Three members of staff a motor dealership have been recognised for each serving 45 years with the company.

Haynes, the Maidstone-headquartered car, truck and agricultural dealership group, welcomed the trio to what it dubs its Survivors' Club.

The firm hosts a biennial dinner for all staff that have achieved over 25 years service with the firm with the roll club currently numbering 33 out of a total of 266 staff.

Together, they have chalked up a remarkable 1,207 years of service.

Membership is achieved after 25 years of service, with special lapel pins for those marking 35 and now 45 years.

They are presented by the company's chairman and MD Andrew Haynes, whose grandfather started the club.

The trio to pick up the long-service awards were Stephen Miles and John Hemings from Haynes’ agricultural business and Steve Gardner from its Ford business. They were recognised at a special event at Maidstone's Marriot Tudor Park hotel.

Andrew Haynes said: "This is always a very special evening as the members of the club are the backbone of the company.

"It was very nice to be able to welcome new long serving members of staff to the club and to also recognise those with 35 years service.

"However, it was a particular privilege to be able to present awards to three of our team who have completed 45 years."