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He's off, but he's not bitter!
Arkell's finance director retires after 34 years
But for Arkell's finance
director, Ray Fisher, today was a momentous occasion.
After 34 years of hard work and dedication, he rang time
on his career with the Swindon-based brewery.
And boy did they give him a good send-off!
Four generations of the Arkell family were on hand to wave him off, and of course, the beer was flowing.
James Arkell said: "Ray came to work at Arkells in 1974, first as accountant, then as company secretary, although it's such a long time ago none of us can really remember.
"What is important, however, is that he was the first non-Arkell family member to become a full member of the Board because we thought so much of him - and still do."
62-year-old Ray said: "It's been an absolutely great career and wonderful fun - it is simply oner of the best jobs to have as an accountant - because of course I've had to regularly sample the product!
"Whilst 34 years seems a very long time, it's certainly not unusual at Arkell's where if you're lucky enough to work here, you do tend to stay."
Aside from Arkell's, Ray is involved in a lot of charity work, was Mayor of Swindon in 2005, and was recently re-elected as councillor for Stratton ward.
Retiring a few years early, Ray is looking forward to spending time with his wife Christine, four children, and three grandchildren - and plans to have a few pints of 3B in celebration. |
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