A REUNION for workers of the Westbury Cement Works, past and present, will be held on Saturday (April 16).

The event, which will run from 5pm until around 11pm at the White Horse Country Park on Coach Lane in Westbury, is for anyone who has a connection with the factory, which is currently being demolished, to reminisce and share stories.

The event is being organised by Trevor Adams, who still works in the depot of the works, and former worker Gary Bradbeer.

Mr Adams, 49, of Newtown, said: “I have worked here for 26 years and I’m one of the remaining 20 employees, in the only bit of the site that's still here.

“It’s absolutely heart breaking watching all of the buildings being demolished around us bit by bit, working here has been a big thing in my family since the 1960s, with a number of relatives also working here at some point in their lives.

“The comradery was first class when there were hundreds of people working here and, to be honest, they were the best years of my life. I used to really enjoy coming to work, there was always something to do and always someone to talk to.

“When we heard the news that it was going to be demolished last year, we decided to organise a reunion event for people to come along and share their stories.

“We’re expecting over 100 people to come along and some people who worked here when it first opened in 1961 are coming, which will be great.”

One of the attendees will be 72-year-old Trevor Heeks, who worked at the cement works for around 15 years up until 1992.

Mr Heeks, from Staverton, said: “I had lots of different roles at the cement works and loved each one, from working in the laboratory to working in the refuse area.

“Everyone who worked there was made to feel part of a team and we all looked out for each other. It was a brilliant place to work.

“I hope to see some old faces and hear some great stories on Saturday, it’s going to be a fantastic occasion.”

All pictures were taken by Trevor Heeks, between 1982 - 1988.