Stranger No46 by pcoulson

Stranger No46

My Friday People this week it Bob a door to door Ringtons Tea delivery man, today is Bobs last day at work after over 30 years service with the company and he will be retiring approximately 2 hours after this shot was taken, Bob said the first thing he would be doing was to start decorating his home from top to bottom,
Ringtons tea started back to 1907 and Ringtons still remains a family business today.
Now 109 years after Sam Smith began his business, they continue to deliver door-to-door over 260,000 customers throughout the UK. From humble beginnings in Newcastle Upon Tyne, they now have 35 offices across the country, customers get their regular delivery, with a wide range of products to choose from, salespeople carry the well-known Ringtons basket to each customer's door, they also provide the nations superior cafes, restaurants, hotels and workplaces with the best tea and coffee via their successful wholesale division, Ringtons Beverages.
I think Bob looks happy to be starting a well-deserved retirement. I find it amazing that anyone can earn a living delivering tea door-to-door?!
April 28th, 2017  
@quietpurplehaze Thank you Hazel its not just tea but a range of teas, coffee, drinking chocolate, a full range nice luxury biscuits and cakes, but how they make a living at it I've no idea:)
April 28th, 2017  
No wonder he looks so bloody happy. I was very happy with only 2 hours to go. I was also quite smashed.
April 28th, 2017  
He looks happy to be retiring. I have never heard of Ringtons teas. Must be popular though seeing as it has been around for 109 years.
April 29th, 2017  
@terryliv Thank you Terry, I had two retirement do's one with the senior management and one with the divisional staff at both I was plied with lots of drink, lol:)
April 29th, 2017  
Thanks Babs they sell lots off lovely stuff from the van and on the internet, I've attached an news paper article to give an idea on what they are about, http://www.thejournal.co.uk/culture/food-drink-news/ringtons-tea-company-steeped-past-7019110
April 29th, 2017  
Sue
Great picture and what a wonderful story. I had no idea that Rington's teas still did door to door delivery in this day and age
April 29th, 2017  
@suesouthwood Thank you for your comments Sue, its hard to believe but they seem to be going strong, see the above link to Babs:)
April 29th, 2017  
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