GASKELL Carpets, of Rishton, held a dinner dance at the Stirk House, Gisburn, for employees with more than 21 years service with the firm.

Guests included Michael Hargreaves who has clocked up 50 years' service, Margaret Byrne who is about to reach 42 years and husband and wife Peter and Sonia McDonough, who have more than 60 years' service between them.

In total 26 employees with a combined service of 758 years attended the event.

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