Twelve members of staff of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, with a total of 360 years of unbroken service between them, have received long service awards. Park Authority chairman, Clr. Simon Hancock, paid tribute to their loyalty, commitment and hard work when he presented the awards at the Pembroke Dock headquarters. Each received a commemorative slate plaque and a token from the authority. The longest-serving staff member is chief executive Nic Wheeler. He was an original member of the then National Park Department of Dyfed County Council when it was set up in 1974, having worked for the former Pembrokeshire County Council since 1970. He became National Park officer later in 1974. The only female among the 12 is Jane Hodges, the Park's ecologist, who has completed 25 years of service. Other recipients are: Arwel Williams - 33 years; Roger Hiscock and Huw John - 32 years each; Hugh Bowen, Steve Brick and Peter Hordley - all 31 years; Steve Evans - 30 years; Ifor Jones - 27 years; and Geraint Jones and Tivvy Thomas - both with 26 years.