One of Nantwich’s oldest residents has celebrated her 106th birthday – with her SEVENTH card from the Queen.
And Lena Arger says the secret to a long and happy life is “a good breakfast, swimming in the sea and loving everybody”!
Lena, a resident at Richmond Village Nantwich was joined by staff, fellow residents, family and friends for her birthday.
She was born in Great Yarmouth and spent most of her adult life in Lowestoft, moving to Nantwich in the 1980s to be close to her son who was an engineer for Rolls Royce.
After having her two children, she wrote the children’s page for the local Lowestoft newspaper.
She was an avid reader of literature and history, enjoyed singing, knitting and sewing and was a keen WI member in Suffolk.
Now a resident at the Nantwich retirement village off London Road, where she has lived for 14 years, Lena still enjoys taking part in daily activities and events organised by the village, such as church services, book clubs, animal visits & singing.
She is now a grandmother, and great grandmother and busy visits from her grandchildren bring her endless joy.
Lena said: “It has been a wonderful day, I feel extremely loved and truly spoilt.
“It’s so wonderful to have all my family and friends here to celebrate with and the lovely team at Richmond Villages has really gone above and beyond to make this day extra special for me.
“I may be 106 but I still feel very young at heart and enjoy living life to full!”
Hilary Minshull, care home manager at Richmond Nantwich, helped to organise the birthday celebrations.
She added: “At Richmond we believe in helping our residents live longer, happier, healthier lives and Lena is a true testament to that.
“While she is our oldest resident, she’s so full of life and is a joy to be around.”
For more information about Richmond Nantwich, visit www.richmond-villages.com
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