Carol Clarke is celebrating an incredible milestone after calling numbers and welcoming customers for half a century. She began her career as a bookseller in 1976 and is still working at Club 3000 Bingo's Walkden site, having first joined when it was known as Buckingham Bingo. Brian Fraser, founder of Club 3000 Bingo, said: "Reaching 50 years of service is an incredible achievement and one that very few people can claim. "Her dedication, loyalty and exceptional customer service embody everything that Club 3000 Bingo stands for. "Everyone at Club 3000 Bingo congratulates Carol on this remarkable achievement and thanks her for 50 years of exceptional service."