TWO milkmen will go on their last rounds at the weekend after delivering more than 10 million pints across their combined 75 years of service.

Peter Lashwood and Harry Steere will say an emotional goodbye on Saturday to their customers as they set off around Horsham for the last time.

They have seen many changes over the last 37 years, not least the huge increase in the range of goods they deliver.

In the early days before the supermarkets took over it was just milk.

But now they deliver everything from dairy and breakfast cereals to bird feed and pet food.

Technology has also played a big part with customers now paying and ordering online.

Mr Lashwood said the one thing that has not changed is their role within the community.

He said: “Some of my customers are second or even third generation and I always try to help the older customers when I can. Over the years I have raised money for various local charities too.

"It’s the customers and the community that have made this job so special for me and I shall really miss both – but do hope to keep in touch.”

It is estimated that across their combined 75 years of service they have delivered around 10 million pints of milk.

They have calculated they have walked thousands of miles and seen around 20,000 sunrises.

Mr Steere said he would miss his customers who appreciate the reliability and regularity of the service.

He said: “I won’t miss the early starts but I will miss being out in the open air so much. After a career spanning time as a motor engineer and in retail, I can honestly say being a milkman has been my favourite job and I shall miss both my customers and colleagues like Peter."

Depot manager, David Ginlay said: “The Horsham depot team will really miss this pair – their sense of humour, commitment to the job and their customers and their loyalty to their colleagues.

"We wish them well but can reassure their customers that their replacement Mel Small is looking forward to meeting them and taking over the milk-baton. Mel has over 10 years’ experience with milk&more and knows the town and area well.”