Bearing for fun at South Lynn
A century of innovation and industry was celebrated with a family day at Cooper Roller Bearings in South Lynn.
More than 700 employees, former employees, relatives and friends enjoyed a programme of tours, exhibits, games and entertainment – and a free lunch.
The event was arranged to mark the 100th anniversary of Cooper's split roller bearing and visitors were invited to try their hand at assembling a bearing.
Employee John Dickerson beat all-comers and completed the challenge in less than three and a half minutes, the fastest previous time being three minutes 52 seconds.
Other attractions included a chance to see the gleaming Cooper Car made for the directors in 1909. Children and adults enjoyed trying a new sport, ped-ball, which involved kicking a ball through the hole in a bearing pedestal.
Director of human resources and administration, Mr Paul Leggett, said the day was a great success: "Everyone enjoyed getting together socially, meeting and chatting and having fun together."
More than 430 was also raised in aid of The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House, which has been chosen as the company's charity for 2008.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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