WORKERS past and present shared a few tales at a Darwen tie firm's 60th birthday.

Dozens of former employees of Weister's Ltd, in Moss Fold Road, attended the party, including several who were present when Weister's was formed in 1932.

The eldest was Elsie Helm, 89, who worked there from 1932-62.

The ex-workers and members of the public were given a tour of the firm.

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