Rugby's longest-serving ranger Rob Hallam leaves after 20 years
Mr Hallam said the fondest memory of his time patrolling the Warwickshire town was when the Olympic torch relay came through in 2012."It was an amazing experience to see the Olympic flame, something I'll probably never see again."Mr Hallam said he believed the town had a "bright future" ahead, with exciting redevelopments planned, and he urged people to "shop local and support the town".
Miki Croner, owner of Jeans Flowers in Regent Street, said people were "gutted" to hear Mr Hallam was leaving, adding: "It's a real shame that Rugby's losing him."The team of rangers had particularly helped to prevent shoplifting, business owners said, and Ms Croner added: "Having the presence of all of the rangers in Rugby town centre deters shoplifters a lot, so we feel a real benefit from Rugby First and the rangers' support."Helen Simmonds, owner of The Copper Tree, a gift shop in Chapel Street, said Mr Hallam was "a gentleman through and through".She said he had been a friendly and approachable presence in the town and it had been "fantastic" to have him around.
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