Butcher, 82, still loves job after nearly 70 years

3 days ago

Tom Edwards

Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Listen on BBC Sounds: Tom Lymer opened 'Lymers' butchers in Droitwich High Street in 1975

A butcher who started learning his craft when he was 13 years old still loves the job at the age of 82 - nearly 70 years later.

Tom Lymer runs Lymers in Droitwich High Street, in Worcestershire, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The butcher, who runs the business with his wife Sandy, said he still got a buzz from being behind the counter.

"I just love talking to the people who come in. I'd miss my lovely customers if I ever stopped," he said.

Customers come from far and wide to the butcher's shop - often travelling many miles, says Tom Lymer

A glass cabinet containing food that includes meat pies, pasties and faggots. — Customers come from far and wide to the butcher's shop - often travelling many miles, says Tom Lymer

Mr Lymer said he got the idea of becoming a butcher when he was still at school and worked his way up to managing another butcher's in Droitwich High Street before his current unit became available in 1975.

"Mr Hale, my old school teacher, said, 'Does anybody want a little job after school":[]}