End of and era at Factory

Here in Felixstowe we have in the past months had one of the large town employees make people redundant. The Factory in question is ITRON, at least i thing that's what they call it these days as its started life as SANGAMO WESTERN and also SCHLUMBURGER (i think that's spelt correctly) and ACTARUS.

Now the factory has been a big part of the town for many many years and many family's have had strong ties with it. My family for one had a strong history with the factory as My Dad, Brother, uncle and myself all worked there for a while.

It had a family atmosphere and the people people that worked there would agree that it was a place they loved to hate. Work was sometimes monotonous but the there was never a dull moment and always a friendly atmosphere.

I remember going to Factory Children's Parties as a boy and watching magicians and meeting father Christmas and getting a toy. Also Staff nights out would be a somewhat lively affair. There are many names that spring to mind when I think of the factory and everyone that worked there will have there own special memory's and story's of factory life.

It an end of an era. and I'm guessing some people may not know what the future will bring. Some have found new work but others are finding it hard to get a job. Some people remain in the factory for a while longer and I can only imagine how quiet it is in the areas that where once full of machine no noice and people working.




God gives hope in all situations and can change situations in a way we cant ever imagine. This may not come in the form of some millionaire buying the factory and re employing staff. it may not even come in the form of new work that pays double before, but I do know it will come in a great form and those people will look back a factory days and fondly remember but also be in a better place.