It's a privilege - I hope we brought some joy 607

UNITED and England footballer Mason Mount says he felt 'privileged' to spend Christmas festivities with a group of special people often overlooked'

- HELENA VESTY

Residents at Timperley Nursing Home were thrilled to be joined by the special guest for their early Christmas dinner.

Mason, whose afternoon visit was kept a surprise for staff and residents, arrived at the Kingsley Healthcare Home in Mainwood Road, Timperley.

He went to the home with his brother and the pair were greeted by 102-year-old Ruth Simpson.

They sat down to share a roast dinner with the residents, pulling a cracker to start festivities, swapping stories and laughing and joking.