A 90-year-old city fan is getting ready to mark a lifelong career in the priesthood at St Peter Mancroft Church next month.

Reverend Ron Ingamells was born in 1932, Skegness and has dedicated his life to his faith, becoming an ordained priest in 1958.

In 1964, Reverend Ingamells was called upon to be the diocesan youth officer in Norwich and an honorary member of staff at St. Peter Mancroft Church, in Hay Hill.

Norwich Evening News: 90-year-old Reverend Ron Ingamells was very involved with the YMCA during his life90-year-old Reverend Ron Ingamells was very involved with the YMCA during his life (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

After years of work both in Norwich and overseas, the Yellows season ticket holder officially retired in 2002, but has carried on helping in and around Norfolk villages and is celebrating 65 years as a priest on June 4 when he will preach at St Peter Mancroft Church.

Reverend Ingamells who currently lives in Upton, near Acle and is part of the Blofield group of churches, said: "I never really retired to be honest.

"I still help in and around the villages and take mid-week services and preach at St Peter Mancroft Church.

Norwich Evening News: Reverend Ron Ingamells is currently living in Upton, near AcleReverend Ron Ingamells is currently living in Upton, near Acle (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

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"I've loved my time as a priest and been lucky enough to have a very diverse ministry with all the national youth work I've done."

Reverend Ingamells has seen his work in Norwich and with the YMCA take him to countries such as Russia, Germany, Israel and Palestine.

Norwich Evening News: Reverend Ron Ingamells has seen his work send him to various corners of the worldReverend Ron Ingamells has seen his work send him to various corners of the world (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

This included special work over four years, with 24 visits to Romania to assist in re-establishing the YMCA after the revolution.

From 1979 -2002 he was Christian Education and Training Officer for the National Council of YMCAs.

However he has always returned to Norfolk to carry on his services.

Norwich Evening News: Reverend Ron Ingamells said he's enjoyed every moment of his time as a priest and youth work with the YMCAReverend Ron Ingamells said he's enjoyed every moment of his time as a priest and youth work with the YMCA (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

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He added: "It's not just been the vicar of a church, whether it's been helping expand youth projects overseas or working within one of my local parishes in Norfolk, it's all been very important to me.

"I'm have a lot to do with St Peter Mancroft Church in my life and it's very generous of them to let me preach there.

"It's a wonderful church among many great churches in Norfolk."