31 July 2012
We always get so excited to welcome new staff to our team but every now and again we have to say good-bye, which is never as easy or cheerful. It is with regret that we say farewell to Cherine Viney, who joined us March 2007.
Cherine started at DWR in its first running year. She had returned from America after staying there for seven years, and we were thrilled when she agreed to be part of the team. From signing for new deliveries, going on a roadshow, helping to unpack a Longman container or making lots of tea, she did it all. Her “get down to the grindstone and do it” attitude and her meticulous attention to detail saw her setting systems in place and she has done a remarkable job of our accounts, stock take and also provided excellent training to newcomers.
“Generally I was just sticking my fingers in holes, trying for the ship not to sink,” she laughs at the early years. Yes, Cherine, your humour will be missed! Thank you for being a friend to all and also for your sound advice from health to gardening, interior design to furniture restoration and we can’t forget cooking!
“Cherine is very special and we will miss her,” said Duncan Riley of DWR. “Thank you for everything you have done and meant to us over the years.”
While we trust the friendship will not end, we wish her everything of the best as she follows her heart. Cherine is studying horticulture and landscaping and will go into that field.
Oh Vindal, to say good-bye is difficult, but have a wonderful time following your dreams and here’s hoping we can have more quality time together away from the office. Love you.
