MORE than 40 former and current employees of Wellington firms Relyon and Pritex enjoyed their third annual reunion on Friday (November 29).

Held at the football club, the popular event raised more than £400 for St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice through ticket sales.

Those present swapped memories of working together and also enjoyed bingo, games, a raffle and buffet.

Organiser Jeanette Bird said: “It was a lovely afternoon, and everyone had a great time.

“I’d like to thank all those who came along and thanks also for some wonderful raffle prizes and to Veronica and Dave Braddick and Sharon Frost for all their help.

“We’re already looking at dates for next year so watch this space.”

The Wellington based mattress and insulation manufacturers, Relyon and Pritex were established in 1858 and 1959 respectively.

The two have acted as employers to hundreds, if not thousands of Wellington residents over the years.