At the Barns Hotel on Friday, May 10, Bedford-based Wadys Electrical & Mechanical Building Services celebrated 60 years of business. Guests included Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson MBE, retired staff, current staff, customers and suppliers. The company was founded in 1959 by John Wady.  His son Doug has been managing director since 1997.

Wadys Electrical & Mechanical Building Services works mainly in the construction industry and has carried out many electrical and mechanical installations on high profile buildings in the area, including Bedford Police HQ, numerous schools, such as Mark Rutherford, Bedford Girls School and, most recently, the new Cotton End Forest School.

Doug Wady said: “We are proud of our Bedford heritage and our great staff, many of whom live in Bedfordshire. A lot has changed over 60 years but one thing that has remained the same is our quality and trying our very best to keep our customers happy.

“Everyone said they enjoyed the day, particularly the John Bunyan boat trips on the River Ouse.”

The multi-award winning company look forward to many more happy years in Bedford.