SNOWS Timber employee Ian Paddock was given a farewell party to celebrate his retirement after 40 years with the company.

Mr Paddock, aged 65, worked on Snows Timber site in Penton Mewsey as works manager.

A party was thrown for him with over 60 past and present colleagues there to wish him a happy retirement.

He was presented with a garden bench and an urn from the company and staff.

He plans to spend his spare time in his garden as well as visiting his two sisters in Canada.