A CAMERA-SHY worker at Overmonnow Garage in Monmouth has been praised for everything he has been doing to help customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ian Long’s dedication and hard work on the station’s forecourt during these unprecedented times prompted one of his customers to get in touch with the Monmouthshire Beacon.

The customer who alerted the paper to Mr Long’s work explained: “He has been working every day on the frontline since the coronavirus outbreak, making sure the public are kept safe.

“He has been providing disposable gloves around the pumps, amongst other things, without concern for himself.”

She added: “He is a character well-known in Monmouth who brings a smile to every customer he comes across.

“He helped people out through this crisis which goes beyond his normal job at the garage.”

The customer, who gave her name but didn’t want it published, tried to get a photograph of Mr Long, but he was too camera shy. She did manage to take a few shots of him in action though.

Thanks also go to readers who were quick to respond to an appeal for help from Peter Chambers last week.

We had several offers of people offering to do shopping or pick up presciprtions or even deliver this newspaper.

Thanks to Rebecca Park, Sue Baker, Robert Hatton and Louise Green.

We’ve passed on your details to Peter so he will be in touch.

Monmouth Covid-19 Community Volunteers have been helping residents in isolation since the lockdown started.

And they are still offering help to those in need.

Spokeswoman Rosi Flood said: ‘‘We have lots of volunteers doing everything from carrying out large shops, dog walking, picking up prescriptions and delivering them and calling people are are on their own.’’

Monmoutshire County Council and Gwent Police have verified volunteers to people using the group can be reassured.

Search the group on Facebook or text or call 07733090125 if you need support from this group.

Well done to all concerned.