Polegate couple given award for ‘32 years of hard work’

Polegate Town Council recently awarded the Mayors Cup to Paul and Sandra Hayes who ran Withers DIY shop in the high street for more than three decades.

This was presented to the couple due to their hard work and dedication to the residents of Polegate and the wider community.

They said, “We would like to say thank you for the certificate and medal for long service to Polegate.

“It was quite a surprise. It is very nice to know someone appreciates 32 years of hard work.”

Whilst the shop was their business, the couple were said to always go out of their way to help their customers and supported the community with many local initiatives.

Paul often litter-picked, and kept the grass area tidy on the land in front of the shops.

As well as this, he always kept the former signal box garden looking wonderful and they regularly collected for local charities.

They went above and beyond for residents, and Polegate Town Council wanted to thank them, and for this dedication to be celebrated.

Polegate mayor Councillor David Watts, along with Councillor Dan Dunbar, presented the award to Paul and Sandra.