Thomas & Son Ltd when he was just 21 and has become a valued member of the team. Over the 60 years the 81-year-old has worked for four generations of the Thomas family displaying "hard work" and "loyalty." The building contractors, which is based at Southern Avenue, Leominster, staged a surprise party for Elwyn at Newton Court to celebrate his incredible six decades of loyal service. "They tricked me into a surprise party, which was very nice." Elwyn worked on a dairy farm before starting work at G.P Thomas.