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Pearl Medd, 93, and Margaret Warburton, 103, are both residents at the Colne View care home. The duo said they hoped to bring some “comfort and joy” to residents this Christmas after performing their song. Pearl wrote and sang the lyrics for Remember The Ancient Song while pianist Margaret played the melody from The Holly and the Ivy. They performed their song at their care home in Dame Mary Walk, Halstead. Margaret recently celebrated her 103rd birthday, She is a classically trained pianist and also used to serve as an officer of the Salvation Army before working in the telegra...

Two pensioners who performed their own Christmas song in their care home hope it will bring comfort and joy to others. Pearl Medd, 93, wrote and sang the lyrics for Remember The Ancient Song while 103-year-old pianist Margaret Warburton performed the melody from The Holly And The Ivy. They performed their song at their care home in Halstead in Essex. Ms Medd, who used to work in a jewellery shop, said she was inspired to write the song while reflecting in the last year while in lockdown. She said: “I have a strong faith and I love to sing, which is why I decided to write the song.