Many people will know Geoffrey Gillard. He has been described as a character by many.

Geoffrey, from Kirkham, worked at BAE for 27 years as a labourer. You could often see him with his trusty brush sweeping up around Strand Road and Samlesbury.

He said: "I worked at 328 and Wellfielde. I was upset when it closed.

"I like coming here, It's really fabulous to see people. I see a lot of faces in the room I used to work with. This is the first time I have come to the Christmas party."

When Geoffrey retired in 1995, the team at 3b threw him farewell to remember. they hung an a-board saying 'we all like Geoffrey' and rolled out the red carpet.

His sister Shirley said: "It was very emotional. Everybody knew Geoffrey.

"He used to hide his brush away. I didn't like anyone touching his brush. Once, they nailed it to the wall."

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Pictured is Geoffrey with sister Shirley.

Pictured is Geoffrey with sister Shirley.