Winscombe primary caretaker retires after more than 40 years service
Ian Hind has retired as Winscombe Primary School caretaker after 42 years in the job. - Credit: Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe Primary School has bid farewell to one of its longest-serving staff members, caretaker Mr Hine.
The school was known as Woodborough Primary School when he first joined as caretaker. - Credit: Winscombe Primary School
Ian joined the school 42 years ago – when it was known as Woodborough Primary.
During the past four decades, he has taken up multiple posts alongside his caretaking role.
Mr Hind served as a firefighter for 27 years of his time at Winscombe Primary School. - Credit: Winscombe Primary School
For 27 years Mr Hine served as a firefighter at Winscombe’s retained fire station which would require him to down tools and join a call when needed.
Five headteachers have come and gone during his tenure and current federation bursar, Mrs Balcombe remembers Ian from her time as a student.
A ceremony was held in the school’s playground with Ian and his Celia, who also spent 20 years at the school as a dinner lady.
A thank you speech was delivered by headteacher Miss Muxworthy and the couple were presented with a card and gift from students, staff and parents.
