Pensioner, 76, banned from every Mecca bingo hall in country because she arranged trip to rival venue

When Mrs Clemson, 76, decided she wanted a change of scenery and organised a group trip to a rival hall the bingo chain didn’t take it in good spirit.

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Thu, May 28th, 2009

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