Mr Stuart Whicker, senior foreman at Ryland Horticulture Ltd. started as a YTS trainee back in 1985. Stuart ( Stu Bob or Bob as he is affectionately known) has been a loyal and important member at Rylands for 40 years.. man & boy! Having worked on many landscape & tree projects over the past 4 decades, Stuarts knowledge of the contracting industry is broad & professional. Having started his career at Askham Bryan College on the City & guilds courses, Stuart progressed through his LANTRA training & NPTC Assessments to become fully qualified in many aspects of arboriculture & landscape construction. He is a very hands on practical person, who achieves high standards of works & has a pride in what he does. Over the years he has become well liked & respected by Rylands customers, producing many high quality schemes for customers to enjoy.

Well done Stuart.. here’s to the next 40 years!!!!!