FORMER Priory Heath pupils will swap the classroom for livelier surroundings more than 50 years after leaving school.Pals who left in 1949 – 51 are invited to raise their glasses and exchange stories at the Golden Hind public house on Nacton Road on April 25.

FORMER Priory Heath pupils will swap the classroom for livelier surroundings more than 50 years after leaving school.

Pals who left in 1949 – 51 are invited to raise their glasses and exchange stories at the Golden Hind public house on Nacton Road on April 25.

Joan Goodchild (nee King), 67, appealed for people to get in touch if they haven't already done so: "We had a reunion in January last year which was so popular everyone wanted us to do it again.

"We have been in contact with most of the people but there are a still a few more I am sure. So if they would like to come along get in touch. It will be nice to see everyone again."

The reunion is expected to be as successful as last year's which attracted nearly 60 people.

It will be held in the downstairs lounge at 7.30 pm. The cost of the evening is £5, including buffet.

Telephone Joan on 01473 725018 or Pauline on 01473 687614.