Pictured above: David Connor, left, presents the BHSF goblet to John Farncombe

John Farncombe has worked for a major engineering company, Dowding and Mills - now Sulzer Dowding and Mills, manufacturers and re-winders of electrical coils - for 49 years 11 months and 2 weeks. 

For 43 of those years he has been the point of contact for another Birmingham business, employee benefits provider BHSF.

As a delegate, John has acted as the liaison between his work colleagues and BHSF, making sure all the administrative procedures run smoothly.

John has been a member of BHSF since the age of 16 years of age himself.  He said: "I remember when the cash plan was just sixpence a week. I've always enjoyed working with BHSF and always found the company helpful and efficient".

With John's retirement in July BHSF has recognised his long-term commitment to its health cash plan product by presenting him with a commemorative glass goblet.

David Connor, Employee Benefits Consultant at BHSF, presented the goblet to John at the company's factory in Camp Hill, Birmingham, and said: "John's long association with BHSF has been exceptional and it is only right that we recognise this formidable achievement" .

"We cannot thank John enough for all the work he has put in at Sulzer Dowding and Mills on our behalf and we wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement. It has been well earned."