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Keep our lock keeper

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Michelle Ayling
8 years ago

I know Mr Benger to be a kind, warm, professional, loving family man who loves his job. I'm personally very shocked that anyone would have a bad word to say about him to put him into disrepute. He is a fantastic lock keeper and an asset to anyone who is lucky enough to hold him as an employee. I hope that the outcome of this petition is reflective of his actual character.

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Verity Roberts
8 years ago

All the comments on here are a true representation of what a lovely, kind, and hardworking man Tim is!

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Ian Davis
8 years ago

I can't believe someone as dedicated to the job as Tim is can be treated so badly.

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Nicola Titcombe
8 years ago

Dedicated and loyal man. Strives to help and support all. Professional at all times and always looks extremely smart. Family and friends are his priority. The lock would not be the same without him.

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Brian ashdown
8 years ago

Top lock keeper nice guy very professional don't want to see him go

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Annie Warner
8 years ago

Tim would be an asset to

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Spider
8 years ago

Back off this man is much more than a lock keeper. Chin up mate

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tony
8 years ago

They can't treat him like this he is the best lock keeper that has been at Allington lock. He has given so much to the Agency. Good luck.

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Tiffany Jackson-Bieeu
8 years ago Featured

Tim is one of Allington's greatest attributes, welcoming, professional and excellent at his job. It would be extremely disappointing if this decision is not overturned and would definitely be detrimental to the local community.

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Sharn Easton
8 years ago

I have always found Tim to be friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful from our very first trip going tidal through the lock. Always a smile and a welcome back. Lovely man.

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Nick Ashman
8 years ago

I wonder what the local press will make of this ! A call to boycott the cafe would be good, I for one will never use it.

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Helen Norcott
8 years ago

I support Tim whole heartedly in this shameful situation, he is one of the nicest most professional people on the river. EA have made a very grave error in their decision !

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Ian Sweenwy
8 years ago

Tim is a lovely guy and not only does he do a fantastic job, he's the face of Allington Lock.

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Simon O'Brien
8 years ago

he can not go he part off the river he a very well love man

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Jock Rennie
8 years ago

I am absolutely amazed at the decision of the Environment Agency to dismiss Mr Benger. I have the utmost respect for this Royal Navy veteran and experienced seafarer. I do recall him being presented with an award for single-handedly saving the lives of many boat residents on the Medway by his quick thinking when the lock gates got stuck open. Had it not been for Tim Benger that evening there would have been a massive embarrassment to the Environment Agency. Shame on you EA for your short memory as to the feat of this individual. I really hope the national press have a field day with you. Shocking behaviour from a government agency. I am appalled!!!

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Hayley Palmer
8 years ago

Hope this all gets sorted for you ASAP, Tim!!

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Sasha owen
8 years ago

Keeps people safe in locks and unwanted people away.

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Anonymous
8 years ago

Have always found the lock keepers to offer a knowledgable, helpful and professional purpose.

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Adrian
8 years ago

Tim has always been a friendly, professional, and helpful member of the EA team at Allington lock, he will be sadly missed by the boating community and public alike. Come on EA get this sorted out before it go's to far.......

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Tracy
8 years ago

He's a really good guy and very good at his job bring him back please