Banbury area firefighter recognised for 35 years of service to community

Hook Norton Fire Station hosted an evening event to honour Fire Crew Manager Nigel Matthews, who has served the Hook Norton community for 35 years.

A spokesperson for the Hook Norton Fire Station posted a message about the event on their Facebook, which said: "This is a huge achievement and we would like to thank Nigel for all that he does for the community."

Serving as a firefighter runs in the family for Crew Manager Nigel Matthews.

Between his service, his son, his two brothers and also his dad the Matthews family have given 126 years of service to Hook Norton Fire Station to date, which is still ongoing with both him and his brother serving.

The Hook Norton Fire Station is located in Bourne Lane, Hook Norton.

For more information on the Hook Norton Fire Station see its Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/HookNortonFire/