PICTURE SPECIAL: MP hosts annual Christmas lunch for Wigan armed services veterans

Dozens of former Wigan armed services veterans and their loved ones enjoyed a festive lunch hosted by Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue. The event took place at Highfield Community Hall and among the 104 attendees were rugby league legend Billy Boston and former Wigan MP Neil Turner.

By Charles Graham

Published 5th Dec 2023, 12:30 BST

Musical entertainment was provided by the local singer Amy Garcia.

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2. Mary Trannack, a 98-year-old former Land Army Girl from World War Two pictured with her grand-daughter Claire Bennett

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Wigan YVONNE FOVARGUE