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Thursday, 02 Dec 2010
Gladys France enjoyed the last year’s St. Ambrose College Old Folks Christmas party so much, that she made a special effort to come to this year’s celebratory event.
Now 96-years-old, Gladys, from Meadow Close in Hale, said: “After last year I wanted to be here again so much, and I really want to be at next year’s party as well. We all love talking to the young men and appreciate everything they do to make this such a special day for us.”
Gladys gave as good as she got when it came to pulling a cracker with St. Ambrose College Sixth Form organiser and rugby player, 6ft 6 ins, 17-year-old Hugo Cassani.
Hugo said: “Some of our guests are nearly six times our age and have such a wealth of experience. We all love chatting, discovering what they all did in their own lives and what’s important to them now. They offer such wonderful advice, free of prejudice or sentiment, but gained from a lifetime’s wisdom.”
Gladys was among 30 old folks from St. Vincent’s and Holy Angel’s parishes invited into the Hale Barns Catholic Grammar School for an annual Christmas Party.
As well as simply talking and enjoying each other’s company, the sixth formers laid on sherry, mince pies, bingo and music. Hugo added: “They certainly know how to party.
CAPTION: And the prize goes to 96-year-old Gladys as she pulls a cracker with 17-year-old St. Ambrose College rugby player Hugo Cassani.
Source: SC