Two member of the squad from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been pay back this month after notch up 80 years of service between them.(June 2024 ) .
Tractor Driver , Russell Crump , who joined aged 16 , has marked 50 years of service with the society this year , while Crop Protection Supervisor , Paul Luntley has celebrated 30 years .
Wyevale Nurseries ' Chairman , Heather Williamson , whose granddad jump the company 94 years ago , explains : " Russell was given a Gold Medal for 50 years and Paul a Bronze Medal for 30 years ' service . These awards were demonstrate at the Three Counties Show in Malvern on June 14 by the Three Counties Agricultural Society , to recognize the loyalty and length of service this duo has demonstrated .
" I ’m so delighted for them . I ’d wish to plume Russell and Paul on their momentous milepost but also to thank them for their staunch supporting , hard employment , and allegiance to us , their workmate , and our customers across all those years .
" They are incite , dependable , committed individuals who are a substantial asset to our squad . We ’re captivated to have celebrated their achievements with them in such a endearing way .
" Russell started with us as an enthusiastic teen and almost immediately became a tractor driver , involved in the lifting of the rose craw field at our King ’s Acre situation , although we do n’t grow roses any longer .
" His tractor driving skills have developed down the years working across different departments . He break his skills as an all - round tractor number one wood and for many years has been responsible for all cultivation , hedging cutting , and upkeep across the farmland within our Tree Division .
" During his initial period in the Tree Division based at Stretton Court Farm , Russell was an assistant to the farm manager growing and harvest home arable crops . As our Tree Division enlarge , occupying a importantly increase land area across the farm , Russell ’s noesis of the land and his skill as an operator became invaluable .
" He was also prepared to place personally in a tractor fleet of his own , which he rent to the business enable us to expand and prepare further .
" He presently has four tractor on permanent hire and is still one of the most able operators . These day most of his winters are occupied operating a tractor - mount up crane , picking up and lading ascendant - balled tree diagram for orders that are then delivered nationwide .
" Russell has always been an exemplary employee , completely reliable , and fully commit to the success of our tree diagram business enterprise , for which we will always be super grateful . "
Paul bulge out his career with Wyevale Nurseries back in 1994 in the Propagation Department where he assisted Production Director , Steve Reed . He held this place for 15 year before moving to craw protection .
Kyle Ross , Wyevale Nurseries ' Production Manager says : " If the set phrase ' intemperately - working ' is used , Paul fountain to mind . For the last 15 year , he has been one of our key spray operatives , pack out app of product to keep our plants green and healthy . His noesis of cuss and diseases is invaluable . Together with his colleague Liam Jones , they form the harvest security team . They work indefatigably with heavy equipment in all weathers to keep the greenhouse weed - complimentary and goodly .
" You will not find a more extremely regarded penis of staff than Paul . Never without a smile on his face , he leaves people laugh wherever he goes . you could involve him to do any task and , not only will he do it , but he will also do it in such a positive manner that his ebullience fray off on you .
" It ’s been my privilege to be Paul ’s director for the retiring five years . I can not put a price on how much I value him and how much his daily ' morn party boss ' puts a grinning on my cheek . give thanks you for your Robert William Service , Paul , we are all improbably proud of you and passion having you on our squad . "
Several of the team members from Wyevale Nurseries who also received award for foresightful help in previous years celebrated with Paul and Russell at the recent display too .
Wyevale Nurseries is a member of The Three Counties Agricultural Society , which write out ribbon to citizenry who have finish uninterrupted help to gardening or farming with the same employer or holding company .
The club is a registered Jacob’s ladder knead for rural diligence , the environment , and countryside animation . It is committed to supporting James Leonard Farmer , agriculturist , and plantsman in the region and produce discernment between urban and rural community .
Wyevale Nurseries ' primary business is to provide garden heart , landscape contractors , local authorities , foresters , and landowners with a comprehensive array of tree , bush , hedging , herbaceous and specimen plants .
For more entropy : Wyevale NurseriesWyevale Way , tycoon Acre , Hereford . HR4 7AY , UKTel : 01432 845200Fax : 01432 845227[email protected]www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk
