FORMER pupils of a York school enjoyed a good old knees-up as part of a reunion which led them happily down memory lane.

The class of 1978 from Canon Lee School, gathered at New Earswick Folk Hall to reunite after more than eight months of hard work from event organiser Amanda Carlin.

A total of 55 former pupils and teachers from all over the country attended the reunion, and the celebrations continued into the night.

Amanda said: "It was marvellous to finally meet up after all this time. Just chatting and seeing how everyone has changed was brilliant. We decided to have it this year as everyone is turning 40, but the girls haven't changed a bit - just the men."

Updated: 15:01 Monday, May 20, 2002