Betty marks 20 years as Eldwick Primary School lollipop lady (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Betty marks 20 years as Eldwick Primary School lollipop lady
8:00am Tuesday 26th February 2013 in News
Lollipop lady Betty Timbrell helps Eldwick Primary School pupils across the road
When most people reach retirement age, they look forward to taking it easy.
Not 80-year-old Betty Timbrell, who turns out in all weathers to see children safely across the road on their way to school. Mrs Timbrell began working as a lollipop lady at Eldwick Primary School, in Bingley, 20 years ago after retiring as a school cook.
She said: “I said I would take the job on for two years and I’m still here. I love doing it. For one thing, it’s lovely to see the children. They make such a lot of fuss over me, which makes me feel I want to do it more. I will keep going as long as I have my health.”
To mark the anniversary, the school held a presentation, with the children giving Mrs Timbrell handmade presents and cards.
