Gary delivers the goods - Swindon man in the running for Milkman of the Year 2017

Swindon milkman Gary Powell, is one of only six milkmen to reach the semi-finals in the search for Milkman of the Year 2017.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Gary began his deliveries straight after leaving school in 1983 - and now he is in the running for the top spot after beating 1,200 rival milkmen into the semi-finals.   

Gary, was voted for by the customers he serves in Gorse Hill, Calne, Pinehurst and Moredon. Such is his passion for the job that for the past six years he has visited his son’s school to speak about being a milkman. He also thoroughly enjoys getting to know customers old and new and regularly goes above and beyond to help them; putting milk in the fridge for customers who struggle to do this themselves.  

Gary was delighted to have made it so far in the competition. He said, “I am over the moon. As a passionate believer in the importance of the milkman and his place in the community I am thrilled to have been recognised as an ambassador for the industry, and for the passion I have shown for the job throughout my career. Being nominated means the world to me.”

Gary will find out if he has won the competition when the result is announced on April 24.

Chris Munn, Head of Marketing at milk&more said, “We believe that our milkmen and women are integral to their communities and we’re thrilled at the response to the competition from our customers. We constantly strive to provide a friendly, trustworthy service and it’s thanks to milkmen like Gary that we are proud to continue this tradition.”

Customers can still order their milk and juice in glass bottles from their local milkman or woman and they can also managing their account online and place, check or change orders up to 9pm the night before their next delivery.  

To find out more about deliveries contact www.milkandmore.co.uk