FIVE employees of one of the UK’s leading independent farm feeds firms have been presented with long service awards.

I’Anson Brothers Ltd, based in Masham, North Yorkshire, honoured its employees who have worked at the company for a combined total of 145 years, during the company’s away day at the Forbidden Corner, near Leyburn.

The staff were presented with a gold Britannia coin and certificate commemorating their commitment.

Three of the five members of staff receiving awards have enjoyed more than 30 years at I’Anson Brothers. Howard Jackson, responsible for purchasing all cereal and pulses, has logged 31 years of service, while Barry Shield, a senior sales representative, and Paul Morris, who specialises in overseeing the bulk loading of lorries on site, have both spent 30 years at the company.

Kevin Jones, supervisor of the micronizing plant, and Sharon Chapman, office manager, have enjoyed 26 and 28 years at the company respectively.

I’Anson Brothers is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of animal feedstuffs and has been serving farmers in Yorkshire and the North of England since 1900.