Joan Ridgway with her cake and Customer Relationship Manager at Anya Court Care Home Karen Handley
Joan was born on 18th August 1918 in Rugby. She worked in the toy shop her dad owned on Sheep Street until she met her late husband Don Ridgway at church. The couple married in 1939 and went on to have three children.
Joan received a letter from the Queen congratulating her on her milestone and celebrated her birthday with a family party at her daughter’s house.
For the occasion her daughter in law and grandchildren travelled from Australia and Canada to be with her.
A separate celebration was also arranged for Joan at Anya Court yesterday.
Joan, 100 said: “I had a great day, I felt like I was going to burst with all the attention I received on my birthday.
“My secret to longevity is to live life as God meant you too and my words of wisdom are to never bear a grudge!”
Customer Relationship Manager at Anya Court, Karen Handley said: “Joan was our first resident at Anya Court Care Home and she is much-loved by all of us here. I am so pleased to hear that she had a great day, as she thoroughly deserves it.”
Anya Court Care Home is part of Hallmark Care Homes, the award-winning care provider established in 1997 with 17 care homes across England and Wales. Hallmark Care Homes’ registered nurses and trained carers are highly qualified and take pride in delivering 21 years of excellent relationship-centred care. Anya Court Care Home provides residential, dementia and nursing care.
For further information please visit www.hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk
