A CELEBRATION was held to mark the retirement of a practice manager.

Joan Fisher has retired from the Cedar Hall Clinic, King Street, Stanford-le-Hope.

She worked there for 35 years and she enjoyed a party in style with more than 100 people attending the event.

The Grays resident was joined by her friends and colleagues who all enjoyed afternoon tea, speeches, tears and gifts.

She said: “I am looking forward to retiring but will always support the clinic.”