Leamington street party raises a cheer for Bill, 90, and £6,000 for Myton Hospices

Community spirited Leamington residents have presented the proceeds of their annual street party to a town charity.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Apr 2018, 14:17 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2018, 14:21 BST
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Neighbours in Leam Terrace threw a massive street party for their oldest inhabitant, Bill Goss, raising over £6,000 for Myton Hospice.

Mandy Beck, landlady of the New Inn, who helped to host the event in July 2017 said: “Bill’s one of our regulars and we knew he was celebrating his 90th birthday and wanted to do something extra special.

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“The annual event started in 2012 and this was the most successful yet with Thomas Flavell Solicitiors and JLR contributing prizes and donations.”

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Birthday-boy Bill said: “I was happy to be the centre of attention for the day but I may have been the first to bed.”

The street was closed off for a host of activities including a dog show, charity auction, penalty shoot-out and even a novelty veg competition.

Plans are taking shape for this year’s June 30 fundraiser all with a World Cup flavour.

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