THE INTERNATIONAL Day of Older People was celebrated in Horsforth with a party run by the town's Live at Home Scheme.

The event was held the scheme's base, the Central Methodist Church, and was made possible with a grant of £185 from the Leeds Older People’s Forum.

A spokeswoman for the Horsforth Live at Home Scheme said: "Although this was a departure from the usual Tuesday Bacon Buttie luncheon club, members wasted no time in settling down with their coffee to dominoes, jigsaws and a variety of board games. Rather more active games were on offer in the hall: indoor bowls, in the morning and table tennis in the afternoon. The more daring could even try their hand at archery. If you had always fancied skiing down a mountainside a Wii was available to make your dreams come true.

"In one corner of the dining room a table was set out with photographs medals, trophies the precious memories of members and reminders of times past. There was also a Wall of Fame where members could record their own sporting achievements ranging from winning the egg and spoon at six years old to representing Leeds in national sprint finals. "

Participants were treated to a healthy all day buffer.