Larchwood Care

A resident at an Ellesmere Port care home has celebrated her 100^th birthday.

Hilda Ridgway marked the special occasion at Whitby House care home, on Pooltown Road. She celebrated her birthday with a party surrounded by her family, residents, and staff at the home.

Hilda was born in 1923, in Ellesmere Port. After leaving school she worked in a variety of roles and retired aged 85 in 2008 after working as a cleaner for the local authority.

She was married to her husband Dennis for more than 50 years during which she had two daughters, Denise and Alison. Her wider family includes three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Hilda continued an active post-retirement lifestyle with daily cycling and swimming sessions as well as frequent games of bingo.

Hilda said: “I’ve had a wonderful day and it was marvellous to receive a card from the King. The staff have treated me brilliantly and organised a lovely party to celebrate.

“My secret to a long and healthy life is plenty of chocolate, whiskey and keeping active!”

Angela Earlam, manager at the care home said: “We’re delighted to have been able to take part in celebrating Hilda’s special day and we look forward to marking future birthdays with Hilda at Whitby House”.

Whitby House care home is an elderly care facility that specialises in nursing care. The home can provide care for up to 40 residents and is currently rated ‘good’ by the CQC.

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Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

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