NINE is definitely a lucky number this year for Otley girl Sarah Hodnett. Shortly she will celebrate her ninth birthday - on the ninth day of the ninth month of the year nineteen-ninety-nine.
And now, her parents, Heather and Neal, who own Maypole Fisheries in Cross Green, are hoping to track down other children who were born on the same day.
"I know there were others in St James's Hospital having babies when I was there, I just don't know whether any were born on the same day and I've never heard of any others since, " said Mrs Hodnett.
Sarah, who goes to Leeds Girls High School, has been told since she was little that her ninth birthday would be very special.
"We're debating what to do on the day and it would be really good to hear from anyone else who was born on the same day," added Mrs Hodnett.
Anyone whose child also celebrates their ninth birthday on September 9 and would like to join in the Hodnett's celebrations can contact Mrs Hodnett on (01943) 462625. (008-33AH)
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