The Morlands and Baily's Heritage Café in Glastonbury has officially opened its doors.

Visitors were welcomed for the first time at the end of September.

It is a central part of a local industrial heritage project at the Red Brick Building.

Around 20 people attended the opening, creating a "convivial" atmosphere.

The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and celebrates the experiences of people who worked at Morlands or Baily's, two significant sheepskin processing and manufacturing companies in the Beckery area.

Alison Horgan, the heritage project co-ordinator, said: "We wanted to create a place where people felt comfortable and could meet up with friends and former colleagues.

"It is wonderful that new people are still coming forward to share their memories of Baily’s and Morlands.

"It was lovely to see people recognising old workmates whom they hadn’t seen for years – there was a lot of chat and laughter."

The café, which will continue to meet every last Friday of the month, provides a space for people to share memories and tackle loneliness among older people.

One attendee said: "It’s nice to have something different on, and I’m glad to come back to the building where I used to work.

"I’ve met my old boss here today."

The next heritage café will be on October 25, between 10am and 12.30pm at the Red Brick Building.

For more information, visit the Red Brick Building website or contact them through email at heritage@redbrickbuilding.co.uk.