Two Wymondham Co-operative pharmacy assistants have clocked up 60 years between them.

Lisa Townsend, 46, from Wymondham, joined the pharmacy in Market Street 30 years ago as a counter assistant at the age of 16.

Her colleague Karen Kemp, 48, of Hethersett, began her career in pharmacy as a Saturday girl also 30 years ago and now works part-time at the branch. The assistants were rewarded for their long service with a gift of their choice from The Co-operative.

Manager Nicola Maunders said both workers had demonstrated real commitment to their jobs.

'I am delighted to have them as part of the team and they have built up many important relationships of trust with customers over the years,' she said.