Walsall lollipop lady retires after helping people cross the same stretch of road for three decades

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By Paul JenkinsWalsallPublished: May 29, 2023Last Updated: May 29, 2023Comments

Walsall lollipop lady Christine Cattell has said a fond farewell after retiring from helping people cross the same stretch of road for 29 years.

Christine Cattell, who is retiring as a Walsall lollipop lady after 29 years..

And it was a double celebration at the weekend as Christine turned 67 on Saturday and celebrated with family and friends.

By Paul Jenkins

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