Reunion stirs fond memories in Leeds

Fond memories were shared during a reunion event in Leeds.

Members of the Gildersome Past, Present and Future group on Facebook organised the meet-up for people who had lost touch over a number of years.

The reunion of former pupils of various schools in the area, organised by the Gildersome Past, Present and Future Group.placeholder image
The reunion of former pupils of various schools in the area, organised by the Gildersome Past, Present and Future Group.

It took place at the Gildersome Conservative Club Street Lane on Sunday.

Organiser John Rigby, 70, said: “All of a sudden somebody has an idea - ‘let’s put something on Facebook’ – and it goes wild.”

Mr Rigby said youngsters also attended, and people are already asking for another event.

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