Pensioners enjoyed themsleves at the annual Christmas party in York.

More than 400 of York's elderly joined the Lord Mayor of York, Coun Shan Braund, yesterday, along with Sheriff Barrie Ferguson and the Sheriff's, Lady Linda Ferguson, for carols, celebrations and mince pies.

The event, held in two sessions in the Assembly Rooms, saw friends meeting each other, and new acquaintances being made

Councillor Braund said: "There were a couple of ladies who hadn't seen each other since they were in neighbouring hospital beds after having their babies. It must have been 50 years ago."