A CHARITY has kicked off the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in style with an afternoon tea for its members.

Warrington Visually Impaired People hosted the event at Fairfield Old School, with a buffet provided by Old Market Place-based Bap Fusion Café plus ice cream courtesy of Matt’s Ices.

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Linda Paddock and mum Muriel Parkinson

The centre was decorated with bunting and in the colours of the Union Jack, with the 34 attendees treated to a live music soundtrack from the golden age of swing.

WVIP celebrates its 100th birthday next year.

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87-year-old war veteran Ron James

Chief executive Fiona Patterson said: “WVIP members have smiled their way through the afternoon whilst chatting to their friends and singing along.”

All pictures by Mike Boden