Over 60 clients, volunteers -past and present- and local dignitaries, including MP Munira Wilson, attended a party for Teddington & Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group's 50^th birthday party.

On the day, guests enjoyed afternoon tea, music, and gifts to take home, and the Teddington Ukulele Players provided entertainment with songs from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Entertainment by the Teddington Ukulele Players (Image supplied)

96-year-old client Paddy Ching cut the anniversary cake, describing the volunteers as "wonderful" and saying, "We really appreciate all you do."

Paddy (96) cuts the party cake with Care Group Chair Joan Downer (Image supplied)

The care group was founded in 1975 by Douglas Brown, who lived in Harrowdean Gardens.

 It began as a small group of neighbours helping each other. It has since grown to serve more than 300 clients with about 30 volunteers doing shopping trips, errands, and organising outings and other social events.

"We've had a fabulous afternoon – such great fun!" said Betty Haines, who is 100 years old next year.

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She added: "I loved singing along to the music".

Shirley Meaker, 91, said: "Wonderful, just wonderful. The food, the entertainment... what a lovely afternoon."

The care group was founded in 1975 by Douglas Brown (Image supplied)

The Teddington & Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group is looking for new volunteers.

To apply, you can email the group at [email protected] or call 0208 943 3112.

\you can also visit its website for more information.