CASINO dance mates Ruth Radcliffe and Joan Waddington last saw each other nearly 40 years ago.

Now Joan would love to meet her friend again.

"Ruth had a twin - Robert. She used to live in Wigan Road, Atherton. She married Jimmy O'Neil in 1959 or 60 and my last known address for her was Leigh Road, Atherton," said Joan who used to live at Eccorsley Farm, Over Hulton.

"We worked together sewing at Daubhill and used to enjoy going to Leigh Casino."

Any information would be appreciated by Joan, now Lyons, on 0161 370 9703.

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