94-year-old Doncaster man's delight at huge lockdown birthday surprise

Dennis Roberts, who lives in Bentley, was treated to a happy birthday singalong by neighbours who came out to sing.

Mr Roberts, who is supported by Home Instead Senior Care Doncaster so that he can remain living independently in his own home, was left taken aback when he was brought into his garden to see his street had turned up to sing.

Claire Hoyles of Home Instead said: “He is a popular and much loved character. We posted notes asking residents to come out and sing.”

Dennis is also involved with local dementia charity DonMentia, who enable him to engage with the local community with the help of his Home Instead Senior Care Carers.

Eileen Harrington from DonMentia made Mr Roberts a cake which was shared with the street and he was also given presents, cards and balloons to mark his day.

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