Friends reunited at Penarth care home after 60 years

By Jack Wynn

21st Mar 2022 | Local News

Dora Weaver (L) and Beryl Wornham have been reunited at MHA Morel Court, more than 60 years after first meeting. (Image credit: MHA Morel Court)
Dora Weaver (L) and Beryl Wornham have been reunited at MHA Morel Court, more than 60 years after first meeting. (Image credit: MHA Morel Court)

Two friends who worked together more than 60 years ago have been reunited at MHA Morel Court care home in Penarth.

Beryl Wornham, 90 and Dora Weaver, 93 both worked at the Salvation Army in Cardiff and "instantly" became friends.

They both stayed in touch with one another until Dora moved away and now, more than 60 years after meeting for the first time, they are both living at MHA Morel Court care home.

Beryl has lived at the home for five years: "I recognised Dora as soon as I saw her and it's so nice to see her after a very long time," said Beryl.

"We instantly became friends when at the Salvation Army and shared the same humour which really helped.

"We have been friends for a long time, and it's been nice to catch up and listen to one another about what we have been up to since we last met."

Dora added: "I have known Beryl for more than 60 years so it's nice to see a familiar face in the home.

"We have been spending a lot of time together and I am glad to have met with her again."

June Mansell, the community coordinator at MHA Morel Court, said: "You can't separate the two ever since they have met again.

"We have had instances in the past where couples have been reunited but I don't think we have had anything like this before.

"Beryl was elated when she recognised Dora, and you will always see the two of them together when we are doing activities or when they are just spending time in the lounge.

"It's great for the two of them and it just shows that you never know when you will bump into old friends again."

     

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