TWO employees from a Pontypool-based social landlord will be flying out to Cambodia on Friday, October 7, as part of an international team to build a new home for a family in just one week.

Melin Homes’ Craig Cheedy and Georgina James fly to Asia with the charity Habitat for Humanity and the pair will be staying in Siem Reap region of the country.

Last year, Mr Cheedy, an electrician, visited Thailand with the charity and will be returning as a deputy team leader.

He said: “The best part of my trip last year was seeing the happiness and receiving the thanks from the family I helped build a home for.

“Once again Melin have been brilliant in allowing me to becoming a deputy team leader this year and go on my second trip, to have Georgina alongside me will also be great to share the experience with.”

Miss James, a project officer, said: “I am so excited to be going to Cambodia to hopefully make a real difference to those in need.

“I am very keen to see a different perspective and build a better future for families with a lot less than us. It’s the furthest I have ever travelled, but I am happy to have my colleague Craig alongside me.”

Melin Homes chief executive, Mark Gardner, said; “This year we have focused on the legacy our work at Melin will leave behind.

“While we are soon to be building our 4000th home in Wales, we are happy to support Georgie and Craig spread some Melin magic and build one very special home for a family on the other side of the world.”