Workers at pharmacy in Bridgwater get into carnival spirit
Thursday 29th April 2010
People with pharmacy jobs at a centre based in Bridgwater have been getting into the carnival spirit.
In order to celebrate 200 years in business, staff at the Rowlands Pharmacy dressed up in old-fashioned costumes, This Is The Westcountry reports.
The idea was developed by bosses at the facility and the clothes were provided by one of the employees.
Emma Toogood is heavily involved with the Bridgwater Carnival and she brought in a variety of outfits for her colleagues to don.
The celebration is an annual event in the area and it can be traced back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
It sees people take to the streets to see a variety of live entertainment.
In other news concerning pharmacies, a robot has begun work at a drugs dispensary in Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth.
Called Caradog, the device is intended to promote efficiency and reduce the risk of errors occurring.
Written by Angela Newbury
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