Boxing grandmas

4 weeks ago 19th Jul 13:15

Two grandmas in their 90s have become hooked on a computer boxing game.

Rose Sanders, 98, and Violet Gyves, 95, have regular fights against each other on their Nintendo Wii console at the Greensleeves Care Home in South East England.

The consoles were initially introduced by care home bosses, who thought they were a good way of stimulating the residents' bodies and minds. They were such a hit, residents raised £500 through a raffle and cake sale to buy two more consoles and a selection of games.

Mrs Sanders, 98, who flew in Spitfires during World War II, said: "It's great fun. It makes a change from Coronation Street, doesn't it?"

It's great fun. It makes a change from Coronation Street, doesn't it?