Oxford Manor Care Home resident Lucy celebrates magical 101st birthday

Lucy Brown, a much-loved resident at Oxford Manor Care Home in Didcot, celebrated her 101st birthday in style with live music, a homemade cake, and a Cinderella-style carriage arranged by the care team.

Born on 23rd April 1924 in Cheddar, Somerset, Lucy has lived an extraordinary life filled with family, service and travel - and her special day was a reflection of all those things.

Celebrations kicked off the day before her birthday, where residents enjoyed a visit from a local singer performing golden oldies and country classics - Lucy’s favourites - with several joining in for impromptu duets.

On her birthday, Lucy received a generous number of birthday cards and gifts and spent the morning with her close-knit family. Later in the afternoon, Lucy joined fellow residents in the lounge for a cuddle with Rosie the dog, a regular visitor to the home.

The home’s in-house chef, Ali, made a birthday cake just for Lucy, which she kindly shared with fellow residents and family after a cheerful rendition of Happy Birthday.

To make the day even more magical, the team surprised Lucy by decorating her wheelchair with a Cinderella-style carriage - a light-hearted nod to celebrate how special Lucy is to the Oxford Manor family.

”We did wonder what would happen at midnight,” said Oxford Manor’s activities coordinator Kate, “but Lucy kept both slippers firmly on!”

Lucy moved to Oxford Manor in January 2022, just months after the home first opened, and has been a cherished member of the home ever since, with staff describing her as “a joy to be around, full of stories and a cheeky sense of humour.“

During World War II, she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service at Vauxhall Barracks in Didcot, supporting the army with essential supplies. She later worked as a bookkeeper at a local canning factory and travelled the world - from New Zealand, Canada, the USA, and even partway up Mount Everest.

Oxford Manor Care Home is a purpose-built home providing residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care in a welcoming, luxury setting. Now operating under new management, the home has welcomed this new chapter with a renewed focus and commitment to delivering high-quality care, personalised support and lifestyle-led experiences for residents.

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