On Friday 18th August, Five Acres hosted an extraordinary Birthday Party for an extraordinary old Gentleman. Under false pretences, Bill was lured to his ‘Surprise Party’ thinking he was going to see a model railway exhibition at ROF59. As the door opened he walked in and suddenly realised that we had stretched the truth somewhat.
A very emotional Bill said, “No trains then?”
Amongst the well-wishers were Pat Chambers, Michelle Atkinson and Professor Richard Scothon (Chair of the CDDFT), The Rotary Club as well as Councillor’s Nev and Jo Jones, Tiaba from BBC Radio Tees and Bill’s neighbour, David, popped in too.
Bill enjoyed a lovely afternoon with a buffet and birthday cake.
May we thank Newton Press for supplying the posters and our Champions for making cards and a lovely birthday banner for Bill.
Many happy returns Bill and good luck with your Great North Run.
Photos: Bill cutting his birthday cake and on his practice walk from Hartlepool to Redcar with his walking buddy.