Enfield Resident’s 106th Birthday Honoured With Grandson’s Personalised Football Shirt
A resident at Bullsmoor Lodge in Enfield has received a very special 106th birthday present from her grandson this year, and just in time for the care home’s dedicated Mother’s Day event.
Mum, grandma and great-grandmother, Joan Rose, marked her milestone birthday on Saturday 9th March, with her grandson, David, who had had his Tottenham Hotspur shirt specially personalised in her honour. The inspiring woman then had the chance to celebrate again in the Enfield care home as staff organised a Mother’s Day afternoon tea for their residents.
Joan was born on 9th March 1918 when the world was still entrenched in the Great War and still had eight months to run. Born and raised in London as an only child, the great-grandmother has now celebrated her 106th birthday at Bullsmoor Lodge.
The inspiring resident’s birthday came at the same time as Bullsmoor Lodge arranged for its mums to have a private Mother’s Day tea with their families.
Lisa Coombs, Bullsmoor Lodge Registered Manager, said: “To be able to mark Joan’s 106th birthday and Mother’s Day in the same weekend has been wonderful. We’ve all had a great time and it’s been fantastic to see so many families and friends visiting.”
Bullsmoor Lodge is part of AgeCare UK and Director of Care, Jo Mason, is thrilled to hear about the care home’s double celebration.
She said: “At Bullsmoor Lodge, we foster a family approach, focussing on enabling residents to live well. It’s always wonderful to hear how much fun they are having.”
106-year-old Joan Rose moved into Bullsmoor Lodge in August 2021. She vows that daily exercise, and a healthy lifestyle are the reason she is still fit and healthy and she walks around the care home’s garden every morning. She spends a lot of her time in her room, making her own bed and wanting to keep it clean herself. Joan worked in the City of London for Lloyds Insurance company and always had a love for needle and artwork as well as dogs.
Lisa added: “Joan is truly amazing. It’s been brilliant to be able to celebrate yet another birthday with her here.”
