Long service celebration raises cash for TTBS Scotland

BSW Timber staff have raised an impressive £750 for the Scottish Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society.

The event, held at BSW Timber’s headquarters in the Scottish Borders, marked the retirement of both John and Sandy Brownlie CBE with donations raised on behalf of the timber trade's own charity.

The event was attended by 27 long-service employees and partners who had worked for the company for over 25 years. The achievements were marked with dinner and entertainment, as well as staff receiving certificates and a gift from the retiring chairman, Sandy Brownlie.

“We are proud to have so many loyal and dedicated employees who have made a significant contribution to the success of our business and it seemed fitting that on such a momentous occasion we should show our appreciation to the TTBS.”

“Sandy and John have been with the company for many years during which they have seen major change in the markets and technology, said Tony Hackney, BSW Timber’s chief executive. “The retirement of these two top figures within our organisation marks a special time of change in our business and we wanted to celebrate the occasion along with other long serving employees from throughout the business.

“We are also very glad that we have been able to raise such a significant amount of money for the charity that looks after workers within our industry and will continue to support the society with fund-raising events like this one in the future.”