DEDICATED: A pensioner from Worcester has vowed to continue her hard work helping the elderly.

Joan Carless, of Barbourne, has been volunteering at the WRVS – Women's Royal Voluntary Service – for the last 42 years. Mrs Carless, above front, has a medal to commemorate 40 years’ service to the charity.

“I would definitely recommend it to anyone,” said the 82-year-old, who is one of the leaders for The Evergreen Darby and Joan Club which meets every Monday at the Magdalene room, St George’s Square, Worcester.

The club gives elderly people the opportunity to socialise with each other. Picture by Paul Jackson. BUY THIS PHOTO: worcesternews.co. uk/pictures/sales. 47362701