A LOLLIPOP lady and cook at Skipton's Christ Church CoE Primary School is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service.

Anne Greaves also worked at Ings Community Primary School and at Brooklands School in Skipton before joining Christ Church - making her a familiar face to thousands of children and their families across the town.

Diane Cooper, headteacher at Christ Church School, said: "Mrs Greaves has looked after countless children and families over the years, and has always gone over and above to ensure that the children in her care are safe and healthy.

"She is known for her sense of fun and community; she always has a smile and a cheery wave, and often plays practical jokes on the school staff.

" Mrs Greaves will be greatly missed, but the Christ Church School community wish her lots of love as we bid her farewell, knowing that she will enjoy a well-deserved rest and time with her own family."