Man from Leigh-on-Sea devoted to fostering given surprise

The Rolls Royce still requires some restoration work and repairs to its body.

However Mr Adams was able to give it a short drive in front of his loved ones.

Stephen Britt, a past master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, explained the ancient livery company wanted to get involved because its members knew they could help.

“A few of our liverymen banded together, bashed their brains together and decided let’s do something,” he said prior to the surprise.

“I should imagine [Bill] will be quite shocked and emotional.

“When he gets used to it I expect the biggest shock will be seeing all of the former foster children that him and his wife Pam had in their care over the years.

“Thanks to his son Darren making contact and making us aware of this project, and what Bill has done over the past 30 years or so for over 70 foster children, it’s a fantastic story.”