Sale’s Charlie has the bottle ….to win Milkman of The Year !

A Sale milkman has won Milkman of The Year in a national award for his contribution to the dairy industry.

Come rain or shine, Creamline milkman Charlie Thomas has delivered hundreds of pints of milk a week to his customers in Sale and Trafford. Charlie said: “I am absolutely delighted to have won the title. I would like to thank all who have nominated me and thank them for their support.

“There’s no other job quite like it. I know my area like the back of my hand and it’s always good to see familiar faces on my route. The community I know and work with are what gets me out there –  it’s great that I have a job that means I’m so directly connected with my customers. I started to accompany my father on his milk rounds when I was 8 years old – and I learnt that a milkman must be punctual, have an eye for detail, and no matter the weather, smile.”

The much-coveted awards were announced during a festive evening at Haydock Park, Merseyside, for the Dairy UK Doorstep Conference which saw representatives from across the industry come together to celebrate the great tradition of doorstep delivery.

Charlie, aged 24, was nominated by his Creamline customers and judged by a panel from Dairy UK.  A spokesman said  ”The award, sponsored by Delamere Dairy, showcases the very best in the industry, and provides a great opportunity to remind the public of the heritage of the milkman and how they are a unique part of British culture.”