From left, Pauline Bourke, who ran Wilsden Luncheon Club from 1979 until 1992, Liz Ainscough 1992 to 2000, Val Smith who has run the club since 2000, the oldest volunteer Vera Nicholson who helped from 1979 till 1999, and Joy Chambers 1981 to date
WILSDEN Luncheon Club is celebrating 40 years of helping the elderly get out of the house for a wholesome meal.
Often serving up a joint of quality roast beef, the meet up is attended by regulars from ages 61 up to 99.
Val Smith, who organises the menu each week, said: "One lady we used to have liked gravy so her nickname was 'Mrs Lots of Gravy'.
"The people are so friendly. They are really happy we are there to provide them with a service, they don't like it not being open."
The club dishes up plates of food 48 weeks a year with a number of long-standing volunteers on duty.
Val said: "For them it's getting out of the house and in a group together."
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