UK's longest-serving lollipop lady, 84, has ‘no plan to retire’ after award from valentines painting ideas for kids Watch Video

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Britain's longest-serving lollipop lady now crosses the grandchildren of the kids she helped when she landed the job and has no plans to retire.<br/><br/>Irene Reid, 84, has helped kids safely cross the street outside Longridge Church of England Primary School in Preston, Lancs,. for 55 years.<br/><br/>She first started the role in 1969.<br/><br/>She's believed to be the UK's longest serving lollipop lady, but humble Irene insists she enjoys it because of the children and the weather.<br/><br/>And after getting an MBE in 2012, the great-grandmother-of-10 has now been recognised with a certificate from the council.<br/><br/>Irene said: \