Pictured above: Thomas Walker

Notts building and restoration firm Bonsers has appointed a new member to its expanding field team.

Following a busy period for the Newark-based company, Bonsers has taken on 25-year-old Thomas Walker who has more than seven years' experience in the conservation and refurbishment field.

Thomas, who works in stone restoration, began working in the field straight from school, and has picked up the skills along the way.

He said: "I love the work, it is really varied and no two days are the same. I started working in restoration because of my father and his background in conservation and am really pleased with my choice. Bonsers is a fantastic place to work and I am delighted with the move.

"I am currently working on a project in Birmingham at Congreaves Hall which is an external restoration development on a grade II listed property. It has been falling into disrepair, and we are working on the restoration, decoration and joinery - it is a fantastic project to be a part of."

Richard Hill, Bonsers operations director, said: "We are delighted to have Thomas on the team, he has great experience and we are already enjoying working with him. It is great for Bonsers to be expanding and employing staff as well at this difficult time."

Thomas has also just completed The Outlaw Ironman Triathlon which involves a two-and-a-half mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run. He said: "It was certainly a challenge - I was in training all year for it. I think I will probably have another go next year as now I have got the bug, I like keeping fit."