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West London woman, 89, fulfills dream of getting tattoo and says she'll get the next one on her bum

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Vincent
Published date09 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
An initiative set up by the care home, where a Wishing Tree has been installed for residents to suggest ideas for new things they want to explore, meant the 89-year-old's dream could become a reality. Ms France, who clutched a Snoopy cuddly toy as she sat in the tattooist's chair on Saturday, said: "I now have my boy Snoopy with me forever I wish I had done it sooner!"

"I can't wait to get another one in a few weeks' time. I wasn't expecting it to be so quick especially after waiting 89 years! Maybe I should get one on my bum next!"

The Snoopy design was tattooed on to her left arm by artist Jodie Carville at Jodie's Tattoos in Slough, Berkshire, which offered the service free of charge. The team at The Burroughs said Ms France's tattoo request was "a real surprise".

Home manager Bozena Szczepaniak said: "When Dorothy put a wish to get a tattoo on the Wishing Tree, it was a real surprise and something we didn't expect, but we couldn't wait to start organising it for her."

"Here at The Burroughs, we...

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