Parties aren’t just for youngsters – as these pictures prove.
To celebrate International Day of Older Persons earlier this month, the Echo looks back at local gatherings from the past.
From full dinners with multiple courses to small tea parties, Echo photographers have long been attending the events to capture the action.
They gathered for Christmas, New Year, charity drives, and just because they could!
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