THE National Campaign for Courtesy has recognised a caravan dealership, which has a sales centre in Stourport, for its courtesy and standard of customer service.
The campaign’s chairman Peter Foot and regional executive Elizabeth Hall visitedto Salop Leisure’s headquarters in Shrewsbury to present certificates for exceptional courtesy.
Certificates were presented to Salop Leisure’s chairman Tony Bywater, long-serving receptionist Jean Courtney and to the company, which also has a sales centres in Machynlleh and employs more than 140 staff.
Salop Leisure has long supported the campaign, the founder of which, retired Congregational minister Ian Gregory, of Newcastle under Lyme, was invited to run a day course for staff in 2007. The campaign stands for good manners, respect for self and others and courtesy for all.
Mr Bywater said: “We were delighted to receive recognition from the National Campaign for Courtesy because we have built the company over nearly 50 years on being polite, courteous and caring towards each other and to our customers.
“Politeness and treating people with respect are things that have always been close to my heart and have contributed to the success of the business over the years.
"I think every business or organisation that deals with the public should prioritise politeness and courtesy, which are often in short supply in our society.”
Mr Foot described the reception he received at Salop Leisure as “absolutely wonderful” adding: “Everybody seemed to be wearing a smile,” as he toured the business and met staff.
“Tony has been a long-standing member and a loyal supporter of the campaign and it was a pleasure to present certificates to him,” said Mr Foot.
The campaign, founded by Mr Gregory in 1986, exists to encourage those who value good manners and to assess continually what courtesy means in a rapidly-changing world.
Anyone who has experienced exceptional courtesy from a person or organisation in the UK can nominate them for a certificate from the National Campaign for Courtesy. The nomination form is available at campaignforcourtesy.org.uk/
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