https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9 en-us 2023-06-13 15:23:23 UTC 2025-12-25 23:32:45 UTC hello@padlet.com icrawford4 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2622429901 All the best with your retirement. As a Dev community I know we will all miss you very much Les.
When ever we thought we had no solution you've always had one. You remind me that we don't need a meeting for everything!
Just been a real pleasure working together. Thanks for your awesome work and amazing contribution at CH.
Go well and we'll always remember you. (I promised myself not to refer to you as Mr CHIPS in any of my message)
Cheers :-) Ian C.]]> 2023-06-13 15:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2622429901 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2623274477 Les, wishing you all the best as you retire. It has been a true pleasure working with you; thank you for all the patience and time you have given me whilst we have worked together, you will be greatly missed!  Enjoy every moment of your retirement :D 
Nia ]]> 2023-06-14 09:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2623274477 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2623416059 Les all the very best in your retirement, its well earned.  You've been brilliant at Companies House, always keen to do the right thing.  You will be missed more than you know.  

Steve B ]]> 2023-06-14 12:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2623416059 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2623556524 Les, we've joined CH on the same day and we're ALMOST retiring on the same day :) It's been a pleasure to work you and I wish you peaceful and joyful retirement. 
All the best,
Fil]]> 2023-06-14 15:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2623556524 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2624412323 It's been a pleasure working with one of the better ones...you know it's a right mixed bag in your team 😂 
You will be missed, and sorry to see you go.

Murph]]> 2023-06-15 09:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2624412323 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2626893272 Thank you for all the help and guidance over the years.  You were always able to point us in the right direction.
Your name will live on in Companies House for a long time to come.
Phil G]]> 2023-06-19 07:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2626893272 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2627012766 Wishing you all the best in the future Les. You've been an absolute star here at Companies House. A fountain of knowledge that we're without question going to miss.
Enjoy your well deserved retirement.

Rich Suller]]> 2023-06-19 09:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2627012766 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2627013448 Thanks for putting up with all my questions over the years, you've always been very helpful not just to me but for everyone else too. It's been an honour working with you, enjoy your retirement, you've earned it!
Mark P]]> 2023-06-19 09:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2627013448 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635757802 Thank you for all your help and support over the years. We are all going to miss you!
I wish you all the best for your retirement :-) 
Cheers
Alison ]]> 2023-06-30 06:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635757802 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635763305 Thank you for all the help over the years. I hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement.

Cheers

Hywel]]> 2023-06-30 06:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635763305 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635853241 You're someone who could always be counted on to get on and improve services that everyone else was happy to ignore. We are going to miss your expertise and hard work Les. Enjoy your retirement, it's well earned.

All the best,

Mike M]]> 2023-06-30 09:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635853241 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635856902 Enjoy it mate, no more CHIPS it'll be great!!
Been great working with you, take care
Bruce]]> 2023-06-30 09:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635856902 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635886705 Thank you Les for all your help over the years. I always knew that when I contacted you with anything CHIPS related I would get the help I needed and a clear, concise answer.

Wishing you a long, happy and healthy retirement...

Martin W]]> 2023-06-30 10:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2635886705 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2636086140 It's been great working with over the years - you've always been someone who worked tirelessly and did a great job behind the scenes without seeking the spotlight.

I hope you have a great retirement, and that CHIPS becomes a distant memory!

All the best

Chris M]]> 2023-06-30 18:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2636086140 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2638888982 I have the extra pleasure of working with you both here and BT. In both places you were excellent at getting things done without seeking the Limelight. 
I hope that you enjoy a "meeting free" retirement  

Steve]]> 2023-07-05 15:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2638888982 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2643430034 All the best in retirement Les and hope it's a relaxing one! 

Matt R]]> 2023-07-12 08:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2643430034 jake26 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2646459180 Congratulations - you are finally free!  You've more than earned it (many times over) - thanks for all the great help and wisdom you've given over the years.  You'll be missed hugely 😢 I hope you have a great time sailing around the Broads or whatever you choose to do now, and that the night terrors about the CHIPS E2E overnight builds will fade within a few months...

Have lots of fun - Jake]]> 2023-07-17 14:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2646459180 daniellloyd22 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2647994470 Les, thanks for your help over the years, particularly when I first arrived at CH and found myself working on CHIPS and wondering what I'd let myself in for.
Wishing you a long and happy retirement.

Dan L]]> 2023-07-19 16:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2647994470 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2647997460 Les you have been a big part of this company's success.Your knowledge and years of experience brought the company to where it is today. Thank you for all your hard work! We will miss you so much!

Hati]]> 2023-07-19 16:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2647997460 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648002257 It has been a blast Sir, since I interviewed you back in........um.....you have been amazing. Much like losing one of the crew of Red Dwarf you will leave a large hole, but I'm hoping you are coming back in a future series. I would love to work with you again. Have a fabulous retirement. If you are bored or just fancy picking up litter with us in Barry sometime let us know and Im sure it can be arranged. Over and out - Simon Rowe]]> 2023-07-19 16:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648002257 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648005664 Hey Les, 

You have been an exceptional leader and mentor, and your unwavering dedication has left a lasting impact. We will genuinely miss your extensive expertise and the positive aura you consistently brought to the workplace. Enjoy yourself and remember to stay in touch; we look forward to seeing you at our next volunteer day.

Steve R.]]> 2023-07-19 16:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648005664 ballen148 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648084778 Wishing you a long and happy retirement Les! You've more than earned it :) 

Bethan]]> 2023-07-19 20:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648084778 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648435669 Wishing you a long and happy retirement. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you, thank you for all of your FES and CHIPS help and knowledge sharing over the years, you have certainly left some big boots to fill here and you will be missed. 
All the best and enjoy !
Karen x]]> 2023-07-20 06:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648435669 ageropoulou https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648511473 Wishing you the best for your retirement Les!

Best, 
Alkistis]]> 2023-07-20 08:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648511473 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648541009 Have a great retirement Les.

Craig Butler]]> 2023-07-20 10:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2648541009 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2649198741 Wishing you a very happy and relaxing retirement Les. All the best for the future.

Amanda]]> 2023-07-21 12:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2649198741 gshivakumar2 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2651399557 Hi Les
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you.  Other than all things CHIPS, you inspire me to stay Calm when things don't work well. Thanks very much for being very patient with me and answering the zillion questions I threw at you. You will be missed. Enjoy your retirement.

Gomathi]]> 2023-07-26 07:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2651399557 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2651539974 I loved working with you Les back in the Scrum1 /One Distraction days, you were always a calming influence no matter what chaos was going on around you. Take care of yourself and enjoy retirement.

Ross]]> 2023-07-26 13:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2651539974 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2652045178 Thank you for all your help over the years, for helping me to find my feet as a Lead Dev and for you calm pragmatism in times of crisis. I will miss working with you.
Sorry to see you go, but happy for you.

Tom S]]> 2023-07-27 09:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2652045178 https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2652063424 Bill]]> 2023-07-27 10:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/icrawford4/t1ef4hpwm670q8u9/wish/2652063424