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Milkman Gary is cream of the crop

Swindon milkman Gary Powell, is place in the community.
one of only six milkmen to reach "I am thrilled to have been
the semi-finals in the search for recognised as an ambassador for
Milkman of the Year 2017. the industry, and for the passion I
Following in his father’s footsteps, have shown for the job throughout
Gary began his deliveries straight my career. Being nominated means
after leaving school in 1983 - and the world to me.”
now he is in the running for the Chris Munn, Head of Marketing
top spot after beating 1,200 rival at milk&more said, “We believe
milkmen into the semi-finals. that our milkmen and women are
Gary was integral to their
voted for by his I am over the communities and
customers in we’re thrilled at
moon. Being
Gorse Hill, Calne, the world to me!, the response to the
Pinehurst and nominated means competition from
Moredon. Such our customers.
is his passion for "We constantly
the job that for strive to provide
the past six years he has visited his a friendly, trustworthy service and
,
son’s school to speak about being a it’s thanks to milkmen like Gary
milkman. that we are proud to continue this
He also enjoys getting to know his tradition.”
customers and regularly goes above Customers can still order their
and beyond to help them; putting milk and juice in glass bottles from
milk in the fridge for customers who their local milkman or woman and
struggle to do this themselves. they can also manage their account
Gary was delighted to have online and place, check or change
made it so far in the competition. orders up to 9pm the night before
He said, “I am over the moon, their next delivery.
as a passionate believer in the For delivery details see www.
importance of the milkman and his milkandmore.co.uk Top of the morning: Gary has reached the Milkman of the year semi-finals

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