A LOLLIPOP lady who has helped children for two decades retired this week. Cheryl Allen has dedicated 20 years to assisting pupils of Sutton Community Primary School and was presented with a badge from North Yorkshire county highways at a special ceremony. Mrs Allen also received a portrait from year one pupils. Headteacher Fiona Beetles said: "I would like to thank Mrs Allen on behalf of all the children whom she has kept safe over the years." A spokesman for the highways department added: "She is a very diligent and well respected member of the school community." Picture by Stephen Garnett. 47/5/12