Occupation Born Birthplace Residence Died Father Mother Sibling(s) Spouse(s) Children First appearance Last appearance Duration Number of appearances Played by Noreen Doreen Bell is a pensioner who befriends Val Lambert. Noreen first appears as a cantankerous pensioner who irritates Val Lambert when the latter is doing community service in late 2005. Noreen lives on the far side of the village in Tall Trees Cottage, and wears a wig and fake eyebrows. Noreen later strikes up a mutual friendship with Val and Sandy Thomas.