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Two Bolton Wanderers legends brought smiles to residents at St Catherine’s Care Home in Horwich with a special visit. Former players David Lee and John McGinlay visited the care home on Monday, (February 17th) to surprise 86-year-old Maureen Wright, a lifelong fan of the club. Maureen, who recently moved into St Catherine’s Home on Queen Street , has supported Bolton Wanderers since childhood, attending matches with her father and later passing on the tradition to her own children and grandchildren.
The star-studded guests surprised residents at St Catherine's (Image: Heather Craine) The idea for the visit came after staff learned about Maureen’s deep love for the club. “It was a spur-of-the-moment thing,” said a care home assistant practitioner and activity coordinator, Heather Craine. READ MORE: Bolton police ready to meet residents in and around town Bolton to ‘lead the way’ for country in employment service- minister Kearsley Bowling Club rebuild delays heard at Bolton Council meeting She said: “I rang my son Richard, who knows David Lee, and on February 13 David kindly came straight over to see Maureen.
Then on the 17th, both David and John came back together for a full visit. The star-studded guests surprised residents at St Catherine's (Image: Heather Craine) The former players not only spent time with Maureen but also toured the care home, chatting with other residents, signing autographs, and posing for photographs. “Some staff and family members brought their children in” added Heather.
“I want to give a huge thank you to these two legends for making it so memorable for Maureen and everyone here, it was a really special day.”.
