A 90-year-old woman reunited with her old high school as care homes in Epsom played walking football with schoolkids.

Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam organised two fun days of walking football and a music tea for care home residents, including ex-pupil and nonagenarian Joan Manton.

Head girl Lauren Emanuel has organised the events with the help of her school friends as well as headteacher Amy Cavilla and Age Concern.

The elderly walking footballers came from two residential homes in Epsom: Appleby House and Linden House and the event kicked off on September 27.

Lauren said: “I am just humbled by the generosity as well as the kindness and the enthusiasm of Age Concern, the residential homes, the help of my friends as well as staff, particularly my headteacher Miss Cavilla who has been an immense help.”

She added: “Lots of elderly people have no transport and hence are restricted to where they can go to; I would also like to thank the coach companies such as GT International who provided subsidised travel for the elderly for the events.”

Walking football, a slower-paced version of the beautiful game, was enjoyed by residents of both homes – even those in walking frames had a kick-about.

Sutton United FC, who already play walking football, helped the school along with organiser Steve Preedy; it is envisaged that in the future Sutton United may have links with the school.

The second event, a music tea, took place at the school on October 17 with the high tea experience enhanced by students’ showcasing their own musical talent.

It was attended by Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, Councillor Liz Frost, and her Consort Councillor Chris Frost as well as Dora May Hancock from Age Concern Epsom, Miss Gillian Lownsbrough from Age Concern Banstead, and members of residential homes and day centres through Age Concern.

There were more than 65 elderly people attending the event in addition to the staff, students and teachers.

Lauren also raised £600 from skydiving, spending £335 on transport, which allowed some of the elderly people who have not been able to leave their homes to attend the events.

The remaining money, with further donation from the school, will go to Age Concern Banstead and Age Concern Epsom.