ELVIS is alive and well -- and has been entertaining elderly people at a day centre in Blackburn.

That was the message from the King's fans who were celebrating the 25th anniversary of his death yesterday.

More than 30 elderly people joined staff at the Age Concern centre, Limbrick Hall, St Andrews Street, for the sing-a-long Elvis celebration.

The day was organised by Bernie Jenkin, the day care services manager and die-hard Elvis fan.

Bernie brought all her Elvis memorabilia down and led the centre's elderly in a song and dance to all of the King's hits.

They then tucked into some hot dogs, cheeseburgers and soda -- a feast fit for the King himself.

Bernie, 52, of Blackburn, said staff did the odd special day for the elderly people throughout the year and the Elvis tribute seemed a different event to hold.

"A lot of them are Elvis fans and remember him when he was alive it's a good reminisce for them."

Bernie said she had been to Gracelands, Elvis' home in Memphis.

Dora Duckworth, 89, reckoned she was the King's oldest fan. She said: "I had a heart attack two years ago but I can still sing-along to all his songs and do a good turn. He was lovely, I used to have all his records. I'm having a lovely time, Bernie's put so much effort into this, she's put up flags and brought all her collectables down."

The centre was covered with Elvis pictures, records and other memorabilia, including an authentic Elvis doll, jewellery, a facsimile of his driving licence, his first pay slip and the insurance form for his first Cadillac car.

Kathleen Hurst, 82, said: "We're not elderly here we're what I call recycled teenagers.

"I love Elvis, I don't sleep too well now so I put his records on, sit back with my headphones on and he sings me to sleep.

Jane Roberts, 82, Blackburn, said: "I used to do rock and roll dancing when I was younger and I used to danced to all records, this is great, it takes me back."