Hymn to her – Elaine lauded as she retires from church house

Bar associate Elaine was treated to a surprise party, by colleagues, family and friends, to mark her retirement from the company.

Pictured (front) at The Church House, where she has worked for the past 15 years, Elaine had previously worked at The Rhinoceros (Rotherham) (now closed), clocking up a combined 27 years’ service with Wetherspoon.

Bev, pub manager at The Church House, said: “We are all going to miss Elaine very much and wish her every happiness in her retirement.”

Bev continued: “She is a lovely person, one in a billion, with a heart of gold. She is well known by everyone, popular with the customers and very well liked.

“She was also a model employee – you could set your watch by her, she is so reliable.

“Elaine knew her job inside out – and I don’t ever remember her having any time off for illness.”

Around 60 current and former colleagues, as well as regular customers and family members, enjoyed the celebrations, including decorations and cakes made by shift manager Claire.

Shift leader Helen and team leader Michelle, who organised the buffet, also helped to make the secret party happen.