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# Lichfield gardener retires after 47 years of service
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-gardener-retires-after-47-years-of-service/
- Published: 2010-12-03T11:00:30.000Z
- Updated: 2010-12-03T10:35:16.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32, News

![Percy Dennis with his colleagues](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/percy-dennis-and-co-v2.jpg "percy-dennis-and-co-v2")

Percy Dennis with his colleagues

Lichfield gardener is hanging up his spade after nearly half a century tending to green spaces in the city.

Percy Dennis, from Fradley, is retiring after 47 years of work as a gardener in Beacon Park and Lichfield city.

He began his green-fingered career at what was then Lichfield City Council in 1963, and has worked at Beacon Park doing general gardening ever since.

Percy said:

> “I’ve enjoyed my time at Beacon Park, but I’m now looking forward to my retirement.”

Colleagues from Lichfield District Council’s grounds maintenance team and parks team gathered at the park for a buffet lunch to say goodbye.

Gary Brownridge, Streetscene and Fleet Manager for Lichfield District Council, said:

> “Percy has had a long and dedicated working life at Beacon Park. He will be greatly missed by the team, who wish him all the best in the future.”