WELL known Usk man, Charles Leroeye, (82), of Clare Court, was presented with the Long Service Award at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show. He had worked on the same farm for over 40 years. The presentation was made by Mr Edward H Perkins, President of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. Charles known in Usk as Charlie began work on the Usk Dairy Farm when he left school. The farm was owned by Late Mr Austin Doubleday and subsequently by his son the Late Mr Clifford Doubleday. Charlie gave up his employment with them in 1982. Charlie is well known in Usk. He played rugby for the town in the late 1940s and 1950s. In World War Two Charlie was a Police Messenger Boy. He has been a Member of the Royal Ancient Order of Buffaloes for 60 years and is currently the Secretary. He is has been an active member of the Usk Conservative Club since 1951. He was a Committee Member and is now a Trustee. He is very active in the Usk Cribbage and Darts League. Charlie should have, of course, been given his award many years ago. The process for his award this year was kicked off by Bob Purvis, an old friend, who recently returned to live in Usk after 51 years away. Bob soon realised that Charlie's long service on the same farm had never been recognised. Bob known in many circles as Action Man felt that Charlie's service should be officially recognised - so he alerted the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. The Society initiated the award process and Tuesday was Charlie's big day 25 years after he had retired!
