AFTER 43 years’ service, cricket fan Charlie Sellick retired from Swallowfield on Friday and colleagues gathered to bid him farewell, with production services manager Duncan Leslie hosting an amusing ‘This is Your Life’ style tribute.

Charlie was presented with a signed Somerset County Cricket Club shirt, hamper and a framed copy of his original application form and offer letter.

He said : “Swallowfield has been my life for 43 years. There’s been some real enjoyable times and I’ve met some great friends. I hope this factory blossoms and I’m looking forward to celebrating at my retirement party!”