CHILDREN at St George's First School, Redditch, said a special goodbye to a classroom assistant who has worked there for more than 20 years.

Wendy Pitt, who retired on October 20, also worked as a dinner lady during her time at the school.

Secretary Sue Moss said: "The children absolutely love her and they'll be lots of older children and adults who will remember her with great fondness.

"She's one of those people who is just such a natural with children, she's so good with them. She's also an excellent support to the teachers. She'll be really, really missed."