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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paige Oldfield

'My grandson's joined me driving coaches - and I couldn't be more proud'

One of the oldest staff members at a Greater Manchester coach company is helping the youngest recruit to earn his spurs – his grandson.

John Gilbody, 73, was thrilled when 22-year-old Louie Mulcair joined Stockport company Belle Vue Manchester after being made redundant from his job during the pandemic.

Louie started as a valeter and made such a good impression with his enthusiasm and abilities that bosses soon offered him the chance to train as a driver.

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