Staff Maintenance
As much as I will probably be bashed about the head for posting about our annual staff party… posting this picture is an absolute must…!! The first picture you see is unfortunately aimed at any customer who visits in the days prior to our party… it is unfortunate, but alas, we would rather say we are having staff maintenance rather than “electrical problems” which we have done for previous parties!
Ok, I don’t know who is going to get bashed about the head more for this. I did not start this thread, however, I have been itching to post it anyway. The Boss (Craig, overworked Internet Manager – or so he says 
)) is on holiday right now – so what are the chances of him reading this?? Hmmmm.
Decisions, decisions….
Oh, and the staff party was really, really good fun!
Oh dear. My hand must have slipped. This seems to have posted all by itself!
As an after thought – what other photos might end up on here is not even worth thinking about – so careful, Mr Dearden or you might just get a bash on the heed!
Further update:
I thought that I would ‘get in here’ first and post some safe pictures. Last year, we had two staff members retiring – Petra, one of our bakers, who worked with the family for 26 years…. my goodness. Petra worked in the restaurant from day one of her employment. Sadly Petra lost her husband to cancer last year and decided to retire. She was unable to make it to the Party, however, we wish Petra well in her retirement so she can spend more time with her family, particularly the grand kids!
Cathy has also retired. This last stint of her employment was 11 years, however way, way long before that, she worked with us, so racked up about 15 years in the business. She will be missed in the Filling Station team – she was really good at keeping the boys in the filling station in check!
Cathy being presented with flowers by Ken
I personally think it is lovely when we have members of staff that stay for years. We have had so many families working with us over the 45 years, and in some cases, we have had the third generation starting their working lives with us. We like to think that we give all the kids that work with us a good start in life, and give them a bit of confidence that is needed to face the big world outside of Tyndrum!
I have to confess that I start to feel old when some of the kids come to work with us….We have a true family business, that’ s for sure! It’s interesting when you put new starts through induction – and take them on a tour of the business, introducing them to the staff… we do have a few staff who are related so it’s always advisable to let everyone know who is who!!
Iain and Fiona
The staff party is held every year and is our thank you to our staff for their hard work. We do appreciate the effort that they all put in, and it gives us all a chance to let our hair down for the evening!
As you can see by the photo on the right, we were having a pretty good time! On the left is my brother, Iain Wilkie (nice shirt and tie, bruv) and that is me on the right with my sensible face on…. I won’t say who was on the other side of the camera….. I was sticking my tongue out at him…. hehe!
I think I have managed to omit that important bit of information – the business celebrates 45 years this year. Goodness.
