Tenby building society employee celebrates 45 years service with same branch
Celebrations are riding high at a Pembrokeshire building society after a staff member has notched up no fewer than 45 years' service at the same branch.
Roz Oak joined the Tenby Yorkshire Building Society when it first opened its doors to the public on August 13, 1979. And in those days, the price of an average house was £17,354, a pint of milk would set you back 15p, and the Number One single in the UK charts was the Boomtown Rats' 'I Don't Like Mondays'.
This week Roz celebrates her 45th anniversary with the Yorkshire Building Society.
"I’ve seen so many changes in my time at the Yorkshire Building Society, possibly the main one being that when I started, the role was completely manual," she said. "But now, of course, it's a lot more technical and computer-based.
"I'm so happy to celebrate 45 years at the Tenby branch because it's the people, the colleagues and the customers who have made it so special."
But Roz is not the only long-serving staff member at the Tenby branch, with manager Sian Rees having worked there for 20 years.
"It’s been a real honour working with Roz, as the knowledge she holds about the Society is second to none," said Sian.
"She’s been a familiar face for members of the local community for generations and has always been dedicated to delivering the best service possible."
Wayne Measor, director of retail distribution and transformation at Yorkshire Building Society, said: "Congratulations to the Tenby team for their 45th anniversary and it is so wonderful that Roz has been there from the start.
"We’d like to thank her for her commitment and dedication over 45 years and celebrate this special milestone.
"Our branch network is very important to us, and we're so proud that the team in Tenby has reached this milestone and served the local community since 1979."
To celebrate 45 years since the branch opened, not forgetting Roz's 45th anniversary, the team at the Tenby branch will be celebrating from August 13 to August 20 with goodies for all their customers.
Tenby building society employee celebrates 45 years service with same branch
Celebrations are riding high at a Pembrokeshire building society after a staff member has notched up no fewer than 45 years' service at the same branch.
Roz Oak joined the Tenby Yorkshire Building Society when it first opened its doors to the public on August 13, 1979. And in those days, the price of an average house was £17,354, a pint of milk would set you back 15p, and the Number One single in the UK charts was the Boomtown Rats' 'I Don't Like Mondays'.
This week Roz celebrates her 45th anniversary with the Yorkshire Building Society.
"I’ve seen so many changes in my time at the Yorkshire Building Society, possibly the main one being that when I started, the role was completely manual," she said. "But now, of course, it's a lot more technical and computer-based.
"I'm so happy to celebrate 45 years at the Tenby branch because it's the people, the colleagues and the customers who have made it so special."
But Roz is not the only long-serving staff member at the Tenby branch, with manager Sian Rees having worked there for 20 years.
"It’s been a real honour working with Roz, as the knowledge she holds about the Society is second to none," said Sian.
"She’s been a familiar face for members of the local community for generations and has always been dedicated to delivering the best service possible."
Wayne Measor, director of retail distribution and transformation at Yorkshire Building Society, said: "Congratulations to the Tenby team for their 45th anniversary and it is so wonderful that Roz has been there from the start.
"We’d like to thank her for her commitment and dedication over 45 years and celebrate this special milestone.
"Our branch network is very important to us, and we're so proud that the team in Tenby has reached this milestone and served the local community since 1979."
To celebrate 45 years since the branch opened, not forgetting Roz's 45th anniversary, the team at the Tenby branch will be celebrating from August 13 to August 20 with goodies for all their customers.