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:
“Plenty of biscuits and lots of tea.”
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:
“I have had a wonderful day, thank you to everyone for creating a special day for me.”
Mark Hurst, general manager of Barchester Boroughbridge Manor, added:
“We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone. Marjorie is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more.”
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