Catering was provided by the ladies group, working as the 'Shlemiel Catering Company' and Howard Brodie provided entertainment with songs in Yiddish and from the musicals.

Everyone went home with a gift of smoked salmon, donated by fishmonger, Alan Beveridge.

Main club organiser Adele Smullen, paying tribute to the continuing support from Rae Gamzu, said: "It should be remembered that although she is frail, Rae is still the backbone of the Friendship Club."