The Duke unveiled a plaque at the ceremony which also saw the company's production manager Martin Austin presented with a long service award.

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Jones, 73, who received a long service award, was part of the Wales squad that took part in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.

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They were recognised by the City of Bristol in 2011 with a long service award to celebrate 30 years of dedicated work in fostering.

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