the story about furniture, Dave and his wife Sandie

“I applied for numerous sales positions in all fields, but the criteria was more money and a better car than Sandie. This was achieved when the Silentnight Group offered me a position of sales representative for the Midlands area on £7200 and with a Cortina GL. I took the position and enjoyed my time there for a number of years. Mr Tom Clark was still the owner in those days, and worked in the factory every day alongside his employees – he was a man I admired very much. ekonglong mesh office chair

“After Silentnight, I moved around the furniture trade in various management positions, but didn’t really settle again until I took the plunge to become a freelance agent more than 30 years ago. During my time as a sales agent I have worked for many companies – none better than Sweet Dreams, who I’ve been with for the last 23 years. I joined Riaz, the owner of Sweet Dreams, when he had a very small factory in Nelson making a few beds and a small selection of headboards. When I look now at the range of product and the goodwill we have built over the years from where we started I am proud to have helped in some small way.

“I will be very sad to leave Sweet Dreams because the whole team have become very good friends over the years and there’s not many days when we don’t have a good laugh whilst getting on with doing the job.
    
“My decision to retire was taken mainly to see more of our only daughter and son-in-law who live in Scotland. In February they presented Sandie and me with our beautiful first grandson – so what better reason could we have?
    
“We have been visiting the village of Lochearnhead, Perthshire for 20 years, water skiing, fishing and walking. About five years ago we managed to buy a small house there, so this will be the retirement home once I’ve finalised my commitments in the Midlands area.
    
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the companies and staff that I have worked alongside over the last 30-plus years. It has been a real pleasure for me, and I hope not too bad for you! To my customers, all I can say is thank you for your business and for putting up with me over the years. Most have you have become like family to me. I really will miss you!
 
“Please keep in touch, and if ever you are holidaying in central Scotland drop me an email and we can have a beer. Meanwhile, I‘m available for some part-time work (you can’t keep an old dog down).

“Best wishes to all for the future, Dave Lloyd.” Pictured are Dave and his wife Sandie.