A heritage farewell for Gary as he begins his retirement journey

After years of dedicated service as a valeter for Nottingham City Transport, Gary celebrated his retirement last week with a truly special send-off. He was collected from his workplace at Nottingham City Transport and brought home to Farnborough Court on the very same bus he used to travel to work on his first day back in 1974. This iconic double-decker, now part of the heritage fleet at the Ruddington Heritage Centre, made the occasion even more memorable.

Gary and his wife, who is also now retired, are embracing this exciting new chapter. With travel plans already in motion, they have Italy and Canada booked for 2026 and can’t wait to explore more of the world together.

The couple moved into Farnborough Court in April 2025, our brand-new independent living scheme located right next door to our new workplace. They’ve settled in wonderfully and are loving life in their new home.

As they look forward to a well-deserved and adventure-filled retirement, we wish Gary and his wife all the best for the future!