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24
Nov 2022
Boroughbridge resident receives 557 cards for her 103rd birthday
More than 550 cards have been sent to a Boroughbridge resident as she celebrated her 103rd birthday.
Marjorie Spiking, who lives at Borougbridge Manor care home, was inundated with greetings after staff appealed for cards from the community, with a story appearing on the Stray Ferret last month.
They hoped to receive 103 to match her age - but were overwhelmed by the 557 that came through the door from across the country.
Asked about the secret to a long life, Marjorie said:
Marjorie marked the landmark occasion this week with a morning of pampering and fizz. A tea party was held in her honour at the home, with freshly-made cupcakes from Sunflower Bakery in the town.
She said:
Mark Hurst, general manager of Barchester Boroughbridge Manor, added:
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