Beryl Celebrates Her 104th Birthday At Her Patchway Care Home

Centenarian Beryl Thatchell enjoyed a party to remember as she celebrated her 104th birthday surrounded by friends and family at her Bristol care home.

And the simple secret to her long life? Being happy.

The team at Lovell Place Care Home on Sparrowbill Way organised a lively celebration, complete with music and entertainment from local singer Dave Steer.

He performed a selection of Beryl’s favourite songs, including wartime classics, ‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree’, and ‘Don’t Dilly Dally on the Way’, delighting guests and creating a joyful atmosphere.

Beryl said she was thrilled so many people turned up for her big day. She added: “It was lovely, so many people came for me, and I’m so happy.

“Happiness is the secret.”

Lovell Place Wellbeing and Lifestyle Coach Vicky Green said: “It’s wonderful to have Beryl living here at Lovell Place, she is always happy and will surprise us all. Like the time she joined in our seated Zumba classes and took part in two sessions! Beryl is an amazing character who always smiles and has fun.

“We all enjoyed celebrating her 104th birthday, and the afternoon reached its peak with a loud and proud chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’ that could probably have been heard down the street.

“Beryl was absolutely over the moon with her ‘lovely’ party, beaming from ear to ear as everyone celebrated her special day.”