Hard-working bus drivers have been rewarded for their services to the public at a special awards ceremony.

Staff from First Essex Buses were on hand at the lavish event at Monico Leisure in Eastern Esplanade, Canvey, to receive top certificates for their hard work from island councillor Ray Howard.

However, bus workers were not the only ones to benefit from the evening.

The firm also handed out awards to people representing Lifelong Learning and the Learning and Schools Council as well as Basildon Adult College and Castle Point Community College.

Guests also took part in a raffle to raise funds for St Luke's Hospice in Basildon.

Published Tuesday, April 22, 2003

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