Position: Retired volunteer at Riverside Community Health Project, Benwell, Newcastle
- Did you ever imagine you'd work at Riverside Community Health project for 38 years?
I can't believe where the years have gone. I went to drop off my daughter in 1972, when she was a toddler, and after she went to nursery I stayed on to run the toddler group. I have been working there ever since.
- How did you mark your retirement?
I thought I could bow out gracefully and quietly, but Sure Start West Riverside Children's Centres threw me an extravagant party. I was shocked at how many people turned up. They made me a beautiful 'This is your life' book with photos of me and the children over the years, which I found really touching.
- What has been your proudest moment?
Being given the Eve Brown Achievement Award by the community for helping families in Benwell. I was nominated by people at the toddler group, who had been filling in forms behind my back!
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