CONGRATULATIONS from his local MP were in order this month for a Bristol man who manages a popular retirement park near the city.
Ted O’Sullivan was presented with an Exceptional Service Award by Jack Lopresti MP during a special visit he paid to Woodlands Park in Almondsbury.
The award is the highest honour given by British Holiday & Home Parks Association to their businesses.
Ted is responsible for the day-to-day running of Woodlands Park which is part of the family-run Berkeleyparks group of residential parks.
Ted joined the company 16 years ago, and was assisted in his management role by his wife Barbara until her death a few years ago.
His daughter Emma and son-in-law Alex also work on the park.
At the award presentation ceremony, Ted was congratulated both by Jack Lopresti and by David Curson who is managing director of Berkeleyparks:
“We rely heavily on our managers to sustain the mutually supportive atmosphere which our parks provide,” said David.
“Ted is always prepared to make sure that the park offers a first-class living environment.
“We’re very grateful that Mr Lopresti was able to a highly valued member of our team,” he added.
Woodlands Park has 172 privately-owned park homes in its landscaped grounds where people in or near retirement can enjoy peaceful and well-managed surroundings.
There is more information about the group and its parks at www.berkeleyparks.co.uk