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CWR,4 mins

Linda and Daniel's rare friendship

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A rare friendship, with a 63 year old age gap has formed right here in Warwickshire. 14 year old Daniel signed up to a scheme called 'adopt a grandparent' and met 77 year old Linda via a video call. They've been speaking on the phone for months and formed quite the friendship. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ CWR's Dan Sambell was at Acorn Lodge care home in Nuneaton, when they met in person for the first time.

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