A dinner lady who has devoted more than 50 years to her Wistaston school and helped raise thousands of pounds, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours.
Shirley Irlam (pictured), 87, is a lunchtime supervisor at Wistaston Academy where she began work way back in 1970.
Big-hearted school staff in Wistaston pedalled for almost 500 miles from Crewe to Disneyland Paris – to raise money for one special Princess.
Wistaston Academy year 1 pupil Acacia was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer called Diffuse Midline Glioma H3K27M in September last year.
Pupils at Wistaston Academy are enjoying a new-look reception outdoor area and climbing wall.
The school devised a comprehensive and innovative plan to upgrade the area during the pandemic.
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