Someone once told me that we live in a world of strangers. What he meant by this was, say that we bumped into our neighbour we might have the highly personal conversation about the weather but rarely do we get to know them in any more depth. That's why it was good yesterday to attend a staff lunch for Ron Gainsford, so that we can show our appreciation for all that he has done for the organisation and profession.
During the lunch I had the pleasure to get to know some members of the team a bit better: including a Polish Princess and the winner of our UK ECC employee of the month – although I'm not quite sure what a Polish princess is doing work for us. Maybe that one isn't true! Laura, who won the award, is one of our consumer advisors and she was recognised for the work she is doing with Westminster Trading Standards with a trader who is causing a disproportionate level of complaints from visitors to the UK. Well done and it shows we've a really good bunch of people working for us.
The main reason for the lunch was Ron and it was really enjoyable to hear him reminisce about his time in trading standards – especially his London-boy-in-the-sticks experiences. He is a great man and he will be sorely missed by all here. I've been left big shoes to fill but an amazing legacy to build upon. The whole afternoon was one of warmth, which sums the man up perfectly.
Hope you all have a lovely Easter
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