A SPECIAL tea party was held at Bere Alston Primary School recently, to say farewell to Issy Kettle, who has been a much-loved caretaker at the school for the last 30 years. All the staff dressed up as cleaners for the big event, for which the children prepared the celebration tea. Issy was presented with many gifts including plants, books and a cheque — and some beautiful pictures drawn by the children at Bere Alston.