Bill Bickley says he was overwhelmed to fulfil his dream of playing at Bilston Town Halls' dance.
A 99-year-old organist said he was overwhelmed after his care home fulfilled his dream of performing for dancers at a town hall.
After attending the tea dance at Bilston Town Hall with friends from the home, he said he longed to take to the keys and entertain the dancers. "I was overwhelmed! I’ve always loved playing and it was wonderful to be applauded by all of the dancers. I’m so grateful to Paul," Mr Bickley said.The arrangements for Mr Bickley to play at the dance were made by the home's activities coordinator, Paul Hipwood.
His father came in search of work, he said, with the family travelling on the back of a friend’s lorry.
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