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A grandmother celebrated her 80th birthday in style and fulfilled a lifelong ambition when she rode a Harley Davidson through the streets of Reading.

Riding on one of the iconic motorcycles has been on Sheila Gardener's bucket list for years and she was shocked to see her wish come true when she arrived in Winnersh on Saturday, April 23.

Reading Harley Davidson and Mrs Gardener's friends and family organised the surprise ride which saw the pensioner race around on the back of a bike driven by chapter director of Thames Valley Harley Owners Group Dan Wibberley.

Relative David Gardener, of Windemere Close in Winnersh said: "She knew absolutely nothing about it, she was petrified when she realised was going on but she loved it and it might have whetted her appetite for another ride."

"It went well, she had a good time and everyone turned up. The dealership was extremely good and they organised it really well.

"There were 12 riders there and she went for a ride through Reading and Caversham and then out towards Walingford before coming back through Nettlebed and Henley."