Tony you will be missed by so many but especially myself and my family for being my best ever employer and friend and then you even employed both my daughters , you mad such an impression my grand children even remember coming in thank you for teaching me everything I needed to know in the trade . Janet I am sending you the biggest hug ever and all my love you to you and your family xx

I have so many wonderful memories of holidays and visits to in the Birches various pubs in my life and Tony was a constant in all of them. He always made me feel so welcome and treated us to pop and crisps most evenings, which was a huge bonus as a kid! It felt like home and I will treasure those times forever. Tony’s passing is a huge loss for all, not least Janet, David, Paula and Danny, who I send lots of love to. RIP Tony.

Where do I start ? So many memories of a 30 year friendship. From trips away … walking around Wageningen for hours in search of chips and nasi balls ! ( I’m sure janet remembers this ! ) To boozy ladies nights , day trips to Calais , Tony teaching my parrot to say ‘more wine Carolyn’ whenever they looked after him and teaching Michael to play pool by standing him on a beer crate so he could reach the table , meals out or just sat chatting in the pub . Always a laugh to be had . Thanks for the memories Tony , You will be sadly missed xx