Lindsay happy where she is after 20 years at The Bridge

The Bridge House has played a huge part in the life of shift manager Lyndsay.

Not only has she worked there for 20 years, but also she met her husband Tommy there. They met in 2009 and were married in 2016.

It was her cousin Claire (who still works at The Bridge House) who suggested that 16-year-old Lyndsay should apply to work there.

Lyndsay worked in the kitchen for two years and then became a bar associate. Her sister, Molly, also used to work at the pub.

Although she took advantage of opportunities to progress as they came up, Lyndsay does not describe herself as the ambitious type.

“I have absolutely no interest in becoming a pub manager,” she says.

She rose through the ranks, however, ­first as team leader, then shift leader and, since 2017, as shift manager.

“I like the job because you get to know people.

“Staying in the same pub means that I’ve got to know the regulars, and sometimes their children and grandchildren, really well,” said Lyndsay.

Inspirational ­figures in her life have included Phil, her pub manager for many years, who, in 2023, celebrated his own milestone 30 years’ service.

“Phil knew the company inside out and taught me a lot,” said Lyndsay.

Outside of work, Lyndsay likes walking in the countryside with her lurcher dog and going on holiday with husband, Tommy.

“We love to travel, seeing new places,” said Lyndsay.