GUESTS from far and wide came to Bridgwater to celebrate the 150th anniversary of building contractor Pollard.

More than 50 people, including past and present clients, and consultants from as far as Plymouth and Cardiff, gathered at the firm’s Monmouth Street offices for celebration drinks.

Bill Badham, managing director, told guests: “It is testament to the high regard in which we are held that so many made the effort to attend this evening “It is a milestone in the company’s history and we thank you for helping us to celebrate. We enter our new year with cautious optimism having secured 75% of our targeted turnover.”