A COACH tour company formed just six years ago has scooped one national award and been shortlisted for another.

Kay&Jay Coach Tours based in Crayford Way, Crayford, was in the last five for the title of small coach operator of the year at this year’s national Coach Tourism awards.

And one of its drivers, Philip Thomas won the coach driver of the year award.

Company owner Karl Brazier said Mr Thomas was the first driver taken on by the company.

He added: “I knew I had to get a top quality driver.

“In my opinion he is bar far the best tour driver in Britain.

“He is caring, helpful, knowledgeable, informative and professional in every way.”

Mr Brazier said in six years the company has gone from just two tours and no coach, to one of the largest coach tour operators in the south east.