Carol Vorderman, 60, looks cheery in a Superman-themed Wales jumper as she marks St David’s Day with a five-mile walk
Carol Vorderman appeared in great spirits as she marked St David’s Day on social media on Monday.
The former Countdown presenter, 60, wished her followers ‘happy days and daffodils’ as she embarked on a five-mile walk to ring in the Welsh celebration.
Putting on a patriotic display, the mathematician was dressed in a Superman-themed jumper, complete with a flag of the country.
Special occasion: Carol Vorderman appeared in great spirits as she marked St David’s Day on social media on Monday
The media personality said in a beaming clip shared to Instagram: ‘Happy St David’s Day everybody! Happy days and daffodils.’
‘Happy St David’s Day everybody. ❤️Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus pawb ❤️ Sending leeks and daffodils to all my Welsh fam and all my good mates from other lands. #DoTheLittleThings’, the brainbox captioned the post.
Later in the day, the host uploaded a photo from an afternoon stroll, alongside the note: ‘Happy walk for 5 Miles wearing what? …ooh hang on……
‘gosh it’s my @welshrugbyunion scarf….Wonder why I’m draped in it today? Said the cheeky Welsh Witch.’ (sic)
Active: The former Countdown presenter, 60, wished her followers ‘happy days and daffodils’ as she embarked on a five-mile walk to ring in the Welsh celebration
Patriotic: The mathematician was dressed in a Superman-themed jumper, complete with a flag of the country
Sweet: The media personality looked youthful in her patterned sweatshirt as she recorded the short video in her kitchen
St David’s Day is an annual feast day that commemorates the patron saint of Wales, Saint David, on the day he died in 589 AD.
The Pride of Britain star’s mother Edwina, who passed away in 2017, was Welsh, while her late father Tony was Dutch.
Last month, Carol received her first coronavirus vaccine at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol.
The broadcaster lauded the staff and volunteers for their hard work and meticulous organisation.
The honey-blonde beauty revealed her experience was made even more eventful when she bumped into a childhood friend who was carrying out the injections.
Carol joins in a long-line of stars who have shared the news of receiving their jab, including Shirley Ballas and Gary Lineker.
‘It was an emotional experience’: Last month, the TV star received her first coronavirus vaccine at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol
In a lengthy Instagram post, the TV star wrote: ‘I’ve had my vaccine jab this morning. This was so well organised and really quite an emotional experience.
‘From the smiley lady directing people in the car park and putting everyone at ease to the volunteers and staff at @ashtongatestadium Bristol.
‘A huge coincidence happened tho. I love chatting and was blathering away to the wonderful Dr Susan Clompus who gave me my jab. And it turns out we were at school together HUNDREDS of Miles away in Rhyl, North Wales.
‘I went to her brother’s birthday party and apparently I was a very nice Prefect cos I didn’t tell anyone off… oh I do love this world’. (sic)
