LONG service awards were presented to three members of staff at Bushey Hall Garage on Friday, January 28.

Sylvia Perry, her husband, Michael, and Colin Gray were all honoured in a special ceremony held at the White House Hotel in Upton Road, Watford, which was attended by all staff.

The trio have worked a total of 102 years for the firm.

Company partner Roger Ayres said: "This record of service takes some beating. All three have given our company tremendous support over the years."

Mrs Perry, from Hemel Hempstead, is the company book-keeper and has been an employee at the garage for 35 years. She was presented with a crystal vase.

Mr Perry, a mechanic, also from Hemel Hempstead, has worked for the firm for 37 years and was given a silver cigarette holder.

Mr Gray, of The Greenway, Rickmansworth, works as a recovery operative and has been with the garage for 30 years, receiving a replica of a recovery vehicle.