One of the longest-serving volunteers of a Macclesfield animal charity has had his efforts recognised with a big birthday party.

Mike Droy (80), who has lived in the Macclesfield for 60 years, has been affiliated with The Windyway Trust for just as long. 

The Macclesfield animal good cause has an animal shelter near Tegg's Nose, two charity shops on Chestergate, and a stock room on Crompton Road. 

Mike first took in a dog from The Windyway Trust in 1963, after he moved to Prestbury, rescuing two golden retrievers. 

Mike makes a dog's dinner out of cutting his celebration cake! (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

Since then, he has taken in more than 20 dogs. And was also one of the first volunteers at The Windyway Trust charity shops on Chestergate, 15 years ago. 

"I love the friendship from all the staff I have had at Windyways over the years and helping the animals. "It is so worthwhile", he said. 

Mike volunteers at the two charity shops on Chestergate, on an as needed basis.

His favourite shifts to work are Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, as well as Treacle Sundays. 

Macclesfield: If you'd like to volunteer at Windyway's shops, just pop in and ask. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"Happy 80th Birthday to our wonderful volunteer Mike," said The Windyway Trust.

"We're so grateful to be able to celebrate this milestone birthday with him and look forward to more."

Mike was born in Stoke-on-Trent, and has lived in Bollington since 1966.

He was the First Mayor of Bollington, and first person to become Mayor of Bollington twice. 

Mike became the Mayor of Bollington when it first received their town status. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News / The Droy Family)

Aside his love of animals and volunteering, Mike first worked at a banker with Midland Bank. 

At age 36, he decided to become a Student Nurse at Macclesfield's Parkside Hospital on Victoria Road, and worked there for 20 years until it closed in 1997. 

He finished his career as a Call Centre Admin at Cheshire Building Society, and has fully-devoted himself to The Windyways in his retirement ever since. 

He lives in The Happy Valley with his partner Yvonne Droy.

Chris and Kay (second and third from left) had glowing things to say about Mike (first left) as his partner Yvonne (right) listens on with pride. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"My favourite thing about Macclesfield is the independent shops. I think we need a lot more independence in this town," he added.

PHOTO CAPTION: Mike cuts a birthday cake made by Monocole Deli, who are neighbours to The Windyway Trust on Chestergate. 

The Windyway Trust aims to relieve the suffering of dogs, cats or animals of any species who are in need of care and attention.

You can find more about their work in Macclesfield and donate to them here.

Money raised online, at events or their shops go to feeding the animals, vet bills and to pay for the energy to keep them warm. 

Macclesfield: The currently available animals to adopt from The Windyway Trust can be found here. 

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