Bongard's Pharmacy first opened in Greerton by Mr Bill (William) Bongard in June 1953.

This June, the local pharmacy will see its 70th anniversary – all while carrying its original name!

'Bongard's is a family-owned and run community pharmacy still serving some of its original customers and descendants,” says current owner Peter Bennet.

'Often travellers/visitors come in and comment: ‘I remember coming in here as a child' or ‘My grandmother used to come here'. We currently have one family that I know of that's now in its fourth generation of being served by Bongard's Pharmacy.”

Peter says Bill operated the business for about 30 years before selling it to Derek Tingey. Derek sold the business to Peter in late-2006, and Peter is still the current owner.

'Bill died in 2010 and was an avid supporter of Bongard's up until his death,” says Peter.

Bongard's Pharmacy is a friendly community-based, customer-focused, dispensing and retail pharmacy. With a great range of products and services on offer, the friendly team can help with anything you might need.

Peter adds that their ranges and services have expanded to cover such items as Scholl footwear, a toenail cutting service, gifts and clothing 'and we still operate a free local delivery service”.

To celebrate 70 years of Bongard's Pharmacy, the team will be offering a range of specials, an in-store draw for a gift basket, and free chocolates for customers from June 26-30.