The team at Raynes quarry bid a fond farewell to Jetty Manager, Allan Poole, last week as he hangs up his hard hat after 31 years with the company. 

Having been the Quarry Manager at Raynes, Allan took part time work looking after the jetty and shipping which he had a great interest in.  His fascination with quarries and ships started at an early age, seen in one of the photos on the jetty at Penmaenmawr quarry.  This quarry is just a few miles west of Raynes and Allan’s father was the Quarry Manager there at the time.

Allan was kind enough to write a few words about his long career:

“I joined RMC as Operations Supervisor in 1989, then Area Operations Manager at Widnes before becoming Assistant Quarry Manager, and then Quarry Manager at Raynes around 2003. However, I have worked part time as Jetty Manager/PFSO for the last five years.

I developed an interest in coastal ships in 1964 (see photo) and was a keen racer of sailing dinghies and keel boats for a number of years.

I am intending to take it easy for a few weeks before taking up new interests – COVID-19 allowing!”

Thank you to Allan for his many years of hard work and we wish you all the best for a happy and healthy retirement.