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| RETIRING: Milkman Bill Davies is hanging up his hat after 35 years of early mornings |
AFTER 35 years of very early mornings Moreton-based milkman Bill Davies is hanging up his hat to become a minibus driver for Hoylake Cottage Hospital.
Bill, 55, has delivered milk, yoghurt and cheese to residents in Seacombe in all weathers since he was 20 years old.
But because of a fall in milk sales and the fact that he has had to get up at one o'clock every morning to prepare for his round, he has decided to call it a day.
On Saturday he will leave the wheel of his milk float behind for good and start work as a full-time mini-bus driver on Monday morning.
His brother Bob, also a milkman, will take over the round.
Seacombe-born Bill, currently working for Dairy Crest in Saughall Massie, told the Globe: "I've been a milkman for 35 years and have really loved the job.
| "I was getting a bit cheesed off with getting up just after one o’clock every morning." | | Bill Davies |
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"But there are many reasons why I have decided to give up and I'll be sad to go.
"The first is the decline in milk sales and I was getting a bit cheesed off with getting up just after one o'clock every morning.
"So when the offer of a job came up at Hoylake Cottage I decided to go for it.
"I'm going to miss the round and the people, but it'll be good to have a day job. "
A spokesman for Dairy Crest told the Globe: "Bill's served the Seacombe area for a long time and we've never had any problems with him.
"He is a respected member of staff and will be missed."
4:16pm Tuesday 25th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Bill Davies' family, Wallasey on 8:48am Sat 29 Mar 08
Hi Craig
In response to the article regarding our Dad Bill Davies' retirement from being a milkman for 35 years (26.03.08), his family would like to thank his business and residential customers for their support over the last 35 years. It was a business customer that made contact with the Wirral Globe and acknowledged the service our Dad has provided to houses and offices in the Seacombe area. We would like to wish our Dad the very best of luck in his new job and to enjoy his well deserved lie-ins!! Love Bill Davies' family
Hi Craig
In response to the article regarding our Dad Bill Davies' retirement from being a milkman for 35 years (26.03.08), his family would like to thank his business and residential customers for their support over the last 35 years. It was a business customer that made contact with the Wirral Globe and acknowledged the service our Dad has provided to houses and offices in the Seacombe area. We would like to wish our Dad the very best of luck in his new job and to enjoy his well deserved lie-ins!! Love Bill Davies' family
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