A 10-year-old Crewe primary school pupil has helped a "grateful" care village resident within the town to read again, thanks to weekly one-to-one sessions.

Violet, 79, from Belong Crewe, Brookhouse Drive, proved age is just a number by embarking on her own challenge to achieve her dreams: learning to read again.

Her ambitions have been supported by new friend, Charlotte, 10, who was inspired to help when she met Violet on a school trip from Pebble Brook Primary School.

Violet, 79, from Belong Crewe, Brookhouse Drive, proved age is just a number by embarking on her own challenge to achieve her dreams: learning to read again (Ryan Parker).

The dementia specialist had welcomed the Crewe primary pupils for their monthly meet-up, reading with those residing at the care village.

The young guests shared their favourite stories with their elder friends to advance their proficiency, whilst enjoying the social delights of intergenerational relationships.

For Violet, a bookworm since her youth, health issues in older age mean she now needs some support to indulge her beloved pastime.

It was when she revealed her struggle, Charlotte offered to reverse roles and provide a helping hand to her companion.

Now, she volunteers her own time for weekly one-to-one sessions, where Charlotte and Violet spend time reading together.

Charlotte, 10, from Pebble Brook Primary School, volunteers her own time for weekly one-to-one sessions with Violet (Ryan Parker).

Speaking of her motivation, Charlotte said: "I wanted to make Violet happy as she told me she really wants to be able to read a newspaper again. 

"We have a chat and a laugh between reading, and she even introduced me to her singing bird, Joey.

"I really like going to Belong to visit everyone, they are all lovely and I think other children should visit as I know how much it means to the residents." 

Thankful for the chance of being able to read again, Violet added: "Charlotte is a lovely girl. She is so patient and makes me comfortable with my reading.

Belong Crewe resident, Violet, has health issues which means she now needs some support to read again (Ryan Parker).

"I feel a lot more confident and when she's not here, I borrow books from Belong Crewe's library to read in my apartment and I think my reading is getting much better.

"I am very grateful Charlotte gives up her own time to see me."

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