Singing sweetly at 102

NORA Hollingsby has been a member of the choir of St Andrew's church, Sonning for many years. Faithfully she has  attended choir practices, church services and even sung at two weddings some Saturdays ­ all at the grand age of 102.

Canon Chris Clarke (pictured on left with Nora, centre and choirmaster David Duvall on right) said: 'Nora rarely misses a Wedding or service. Just occasionally she misses a Sunday if she has been out on the town on Saturday evening but at 102 I think that is fine! Nora puts her long life down to hard work, regular worship and a glass of sherry after Church and before her lunch every Sunday. She is a wonderful example to us all and a great pleasure to be with.' Revd David Sims, LLM, retired this summer from St Andrew's after 20 years in Sonning parish, and a total of 52 years experience of leading worship and preaching.