Pettycur Bay Holiday Park & The Bay Hotel surprised their long-time employee, Wendy Stevens with gift vouchers for a weekend getaway, cake, balloons and cards.
Wendy, who is from Kirkcaldy, looks after accounts and payroll at the Kinghorn business.
She explained that having joined Pettycur Bay as a book-keeper in 2000, she soon discovered that she absolutely loved the job and the people.
She said: “It’s been fantastic, I can’t believe twenty five years have gone by.
“I took the job here as a change from customer services when I was made redundant from my previous role, and I haven’t looked back. Although my job is mainly accounts and payroll, I also help with reception doing the many jobs required there to keep the park ticking along.”
Over the years Wendy studied business administration, with travel and tourism, at college, to add to her skills.
Wendy said: “During my time at Pettycur I’ve loved seeing the business progress. The Wallace family have bought Kinghorn Harbour, they’ve built the Bay Hotel, they’ve bought the Old Manor Hotel at Lundin Links, and now they’re building a new work shop and self catering development that I can’t wait to see when it’s all finished.
“I was surprised to be featured Life on the Bay”, the BBC Scotland series. I really wasn’t expecting that.
“The programme makers did a little feature on the tablet that I make every year for the Cake Stall at the annual Caravan Show weekend in May. I was filmed making it and talking about the recipe. I’ve been doing this stall for many years now and I thoroughly enjoy it!”
Outside of work, Wendy enjoys days in Edinburgh and Glasgow eating out and having cocktails. She also makes her own candles. Her own favourite place to go on holiday is Cyprus, for its sunny weather and delicious food.
She said: “I am very grateful for all the lovely gifts I’ve been given today. Bring on the next twenty five years!”
“Our congratulations go to Wendy,” said Director, Tommy Wallace. “She’s a much valued, and much respected member of staff. We are very lucky in having many staff on what would be considered long service in today’s working world. Most of our staff are local to the area as well. We really are like one big extended family here. Well done Wendy, and thanks again for your service!”
