A PLAYGROUP which has served Potters Bar for the last 50 years has closed following the retirement of its long-serving leader. Carol Richardson stepped down as head of the Rainbow Nursery Playgroup on Friday last week after 17 years in the role.
A PLAYGROUP which has served Potters Bar for the last 50 years has closed following the retirement of its long-serving leader.
Carol Richardson stepped down as head of the Rainbow Nursery Playgroup on Friday last week after 17 years in the role.
And to mark the occasion, staff staged a surprise party at the playgroup, in Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road.
A number of people who attended the playgroup in the past came along to say their goodbyes, along with former playgroup leader Chris Wheeler.
Speaking about the event, Carol, 63, said: "It was a bit emotional because I have been there since 1992."
But the mum-of-two has no plans to retire completely. She said: "I will be looking after my grandchildren and generally helping people."
Deputy leader Angie James said the closure of the playgroup was the "end of an era".
She described the party as "really special," and added: "I hope that it gave Carol a good send-off.
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