Ten years after they became a worldwide phenomenon – raising over £2 million for Leukaemia Research and inspiring a Hollywood film – the Calendar Girls of Rylstone WI were back for last night for one last time, and a delightful, heartwarming visit with them it was too.

The film followed six of the original Calendar Girls as they celebrated the 10th anniversary by stripping off for another new nude calendar, but it’s not all been harmonious; the ‘Hollywood effect’ had caused rifts and rows between the original 11 women, which is sad because it all began with a strong and common goal, which was to raise money for Leukaemia Research after Angela Baker’s husband John died of the disease… Read more & comment »