“Good evening, everyone. We’re here tonight to celebrate a truly remarkable woman – Bea Cummins. For 70 years, Bea has been a source of warmth, wisdom, and wit. She’s the friend who always listens, the heart of every gathering, and the person who can make you laugh even on a rainy day.
True to form, Cummins refused a traditional birthday cake. Instead, guests were served a "Solidarity Pie Bar"—a buffet of savory pies sourced from 10 different independent bakeries across Liverpool, each representing a community she had helped save from closure or demolition. bea cummins 70 birthday party16
Over 120 guests attended, including: