On a cold but sunny December day in Luton, Ryebridge Construction staff were invited to an opportunity of a lifetime.
As recognition for ongoing contribution to the local economy and community Ryebridge staff were invited guests for the royal visit.
The day was a historic day for Luton and the first Royal Visit since 1984.
His Majesty the King was extremely generous with his time and spoke at length with the Ryebridge Guests. One of those invited, Graduate Project Manager Joe Hankins who has been with Ryebridge from his Apprenticeship though to his recently completed Honours Degree said; ”we were all quite nervous but His Majesty put all of us at ease. As someone who grew up in Luton it was really good to see His Majesty take the time to visit our Town. He asked me my role and plans for the future and seemed genuinely interested.
We really didn’t expect him to talk to all of us and were joking that he would just pick one but we all got to talk to him. It was a great experience.”
Ryebridge attended the DART station section of the Royal Visit, where currently Ryebridge is finishing the Civils for the station frontage and concourse. Ryebridge was also contracted for all enabling works on the DART itself.
Ryebridge Managing Director Daniel Coyle said; “ It was an honour to be present and even more so to see the experience it gave to our newer and younger members of the team. As a Managing Director often caught up in the day to day, seeing something that will inspire and be so memorable for them was amazing.
We are a very proud Luton based business and what a day for our town.”
