Century celebrations for Bulwell care home resident
Celebrations have been in full swing at Barchester Hall Park Care Home, as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style
Gwen Day was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday.
A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Donna Wood.
Gwen used to live in Coalville with her family before coming to Hall Park care home, where she is enjoying a new chapter of her life.
The birthday girl, said: I have been treated like the Queen and enjoyed a lovely visit from my son and is now looking forward to celebrating with family and friends.
Gwen was overwhelmed by the number of cards, gifts and beautiful flowers she received from local schools, family and friends— it truly meant the world to her.
Gwen’s secret to reaching 100? A glass of red wine in the evening.
Gwen’s son Tony speaking about his centenarian mother, he said Gwen is and has been a fantastic mother and friend to so many over the past hundred years, and it's wonderful to be with her on this very special day to say how proud she makes us feel.
Jodie Rakhra, General Manager of Barchester Hall Park care home added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone.
"Gwen is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more as she breaks into her next century.”