Thursday 15 June 2017

Age no barrier for 99-year-old Gladys

PENSIONER Gladys Sparks showed age is no barrier at this year’s Barnard Castle Meet carnival.
The 99-year-old entered this year’s parade with five generations of her family as Mary Poppins. She has taken part many times and in many guises over the years, since first attending in 1922.
Her efforts were rewarded at a special presentation in her home, at Charles Dickens Lodge, when she received flowers, certificate and cup from the organisers of Barnard Castle’s annual big event.

Parade categories 

Overall champion, £150: Beauty and the Beast – The Watson family. Large groups: 1, £75 plus Spirit of the Meet shield: Cirque de Green Lane – Green Lane School; 2, £50; Unicorns  – Rebecca Kesterton and friends. Small groups/individuals: 1,  £75, Alice in Wonderland – Gillian Harle and friends; 2, £50, The King and I  – Jill Harrison and Luke Miller. £100 for group causing most fun:  Joint winners – Where’s Wally and Cirque de Green Lane.


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