Great gran, 97, is Bongo's Bingo's biggest fan

Anne Gandy (centre) said she 'wouldn't miss this weekend for anything'

A great grandmother and bingo superfan has told how she is "fit and ready" to celebrate as Liverpool's colourful Bongo's Bingo club night marks its 10th anniversary.

At 97, Anne Gandy from Walton, Liverpool, is thought to be the event's oldest fan.

Mrs Gandy was first introduced to the not-so-quiet bingo hall, which is famous for its dance-offs and rave intervals, by her granddaughter Sarah.

"It's fun because it's not just boring bingo, there's all kinds going on," she said.

The bingo night is also known for its unusual prizes, and Mrs Gandy said she had previously won a mobility scooter.

Bongo's Bingo was started by Jonny Lacey and Joshua Burke in Liverpool in 2015 and has since held events across the world including in France, Holland, Ibiza, Dubai and Australia.

It describes itself as an "immersive, inclusive and incredible" place where "everyone parties together" with "no barriers and no limits".

"I like to mix with all the young ones and all the things they are doing," Mrs Gandy said.

"I enjoy it very much and they seem to go along with me, they don't treat me as an old woman, they treat me like one of themselves so I'm made-up."

Mrs Gandy, who was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her work in the community, said she goes to the club nights with four generations of her family because "it's like nothing else".

"It's nice to be able to go out with all your kids," she said.

"Three to four generations and I'm one of them. It is something different from any bingo I go to. I just like being out as well.

"I wouldn't miss this weekend for anything."