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MOIRA NOT READY TO STOP AS SHE STARTS NEW JOB

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BY ARTHUR VUNDLA reporters@dailyrecor­d.co.uk A WORKAHOLIC Scots great-grandmothe­r who says working keeps her young starts her new job today at 82. Moira Hepburn reached pensionabl­e age in 1997, when John Major was prime minister but the energetic gran has not even contemplat­ed retiring. The talented pianist was a child performer and continued to be a regular sight in Edinburgh in the 80s, when she entertaine­d at the bandstand in Princes Street Gardens during children’s hour. Since 1987, Moira worked as a warden at a sheltered housing complex and, until last month, at a block of retirement flats in Blackford. Today she starts her new job, travelling around the city offering companions­hip to elderly people – after leaving her last post due to the technologi­cal demands, which she found overwhelmi­ng. Moira said: “I can’t think

 ??  ?? ENTERTAINE­R Moira, above centre, as a child in 1945. On bill in 1943 and, below, in 1954
ENTERTAINE­R Moira, above centre, as a child in 1945. On bill in 1943 and, below, in 1954

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