portraits and snippets: Yvonne with Pippa

Through my voluntary work with the Cinnamon Trust which supports older folk with their pets, I recently began walking Pippa, a miniature pinscher.

Last time I saw Pippa's owner, Yvonne, she told me it would be her birthday today. She said she was happy to be 90 last year but not so keen on the sound of 91.

My camera accompanied me today in case Yvonne would be agreeable for me to take a birthday photo, which she was.

I think Yvonne is an amazing lady: she runs her house, likes baking, goes to an exercise class, does her emails and makes birthday cards on her laptop, drives her car.....

I wish her many happy returns!

[Sylvia Binch]

What an amazing lady ! It's a lovely birthday collage. Your voluntary work must be so rewarding.

[Catherine P]

how wonderful!

[Anne]

Lovely story and collage Hazel

[Ivan]

Nice portrait.

[Pat Knowles]

Such a wonderful charity Hazel, so lovely for Yvonne to be able to have the assurance her beloved Pippa is getting a good walk. She sounds a wonderful lady with plenty of get up & go....happy birthday Yvonne.

[Mave]

Sounds an active healthy lady. And a good charity

[Catherine]

What an inspirational woman Yvonne is. The Cinnamon Trust does a wonderful job as pets are so important.

[Julie Ryan]

very nice portraits!

[Margo Sayer]

What a remarkable and much occupied lady. Long may she continue enjoying such varied pleasures.

[sally agnew]

She looks vibrant and happy in herself and I bet her little companion keeps her connected as well :)

[Peter]

Lovely collection of images beautifully presented and framed Hazel:)

[Denise Wood]

Happy birthday to Yvonne - and beautifully done Hazel :)

[gloria jones]

Great collection of shots :)

[Babs]

A lovely collage and what an amazing person Yvonne is. I am sure she had a wonderful birthday.

The Cinnamon Trust sounds as though it is a very worthy cause and I am sure you get as much back as you give from this project.

[Phil Howcroft]

a beautiful and respectful photo Haze, I sense your admiration and connection with Yvonne

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a wonderful lady (in purple ) and a great collage

[wendy frost]

Lovely birthday photos. Yvonne sounds wonderful for her age and so lovely for you to be able to walk Pippa for her.

[Richard Hickey]

Cool collage.

[CC Folk]

Wow! She is still so active and looks happy to be here! So nice she can have her dog with her too!

[Susie]

An amazing lady, amazing images and congrats to you too for getting involved in such a great cause

[Issi Bannerman]

Well, we wish her many happy returns too. A wonderful collage of a wonderful lady - and her dog!

[Mandy]

What a remarkable lady Yvonne is. I wish her many happy returns and hope she has a wonderful year! I am so glad she let you take her photos.

[Maurice Crichton]

The central portrait is fantastic.

[Walks @ 7]

She is one GREAT lady! Not because we share a birthday but, because she is not stopping and lives life! Fav!

[Hazel]

@joysabin

Belated Happy Birthday!

[Dianne]

What an incredible lady!