Hayes couple at Royal Garden party

A COUPLE attended the Royal Garden Party after a committed employee was nominated for not having taken a day off work in 38 years.

Mohinder Samrai, 57, of Oakington Avenue, Hayes, and his wife Kanta visited Buckingham Palace and enjoyed the event along with more than 5,000 people.

Mr Samrai works for British Airways in Heathrow as a Cargo Liaison officer and says he has never wanted to take a day off sick because he loves his job.

He said: "It was an excellent day and we saw the Queen, Prince Philip and Princess Anne. It was a real privilege to be invited because people come from all around the world to see Buckingham Palace and we were only a few feet away from the Queen.

"I think I was chosen because I have worked with the company for so long and my record has been excellent. I think it's also because I help others out if I can and I'm glad that management have seen that part.

"I think it's important to have a good attendance because you have to be reliable at work and I love what I do so I never feel like taking a day off. I also have to thank my family for being supportive when I have been a little ill and making it possible for me to go to work."