A resident at Great Horkesley Manor care home in Colchester has celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends and family at the home.
Phyllis Webber enjoyed a party with fellow residents and members of her family including her son Peter and her daughter Linda.
Phyllis is a former nurse and worked at Severalls Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Colchester which has since closed down. She has two children, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Phyllis is a keen participant in Great Horkesley Manor’s activities and loves to watch wildlife in the garden. She also enjoys attending church services and offering her help and support to other residents at Great Horkesley Manor.
She has lived at the home for five years and her family have always expressed their thanks to the home for being instrumental in Phyllis having a long and healthy life. Each year she celebrates her birthday with her nearest and dearest at a special party arranged by the staff at Great Horkesley Manor.
Phyllis said: “I had a lovely time celebrating my birthday with my friends and family at Great Horkesley Manor. Although I’m not getting any younger, I’m always up for a party, it was great fun!”
Lacina Sylla, deputy manager at Great Horkesley Manor, said: “Phyllis is a wonderful member of the Great Horkesley Manor family. She’s a very happy lady who enjoys pottering around in her room or helping others around the home.
“I hope she enjoyed celebrating her birthday with her friends and family at the home as much as we did.”
Phyllis’ daughter Linda said: “We had such an enjoyable afternoon. The home planned a great party and there were so many people there to celebrate mum’s birthday.”
Great Horkesley Manor forms part of Larchwood Care and is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions. The care home is currently rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission. Across the Larchwood portfolio, the regulator ratings reflect the exceptionally high standards of care given and the drive of every team member to continually improve the care they give.