A SPRIGHTLY care home resident celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by loving staff and friends.
Ruby Brightley, a resident at Corner Lodge Care Home, in Jaywick, marked the big day by enjoying a party, including a specially made cake.
A spokesman for the home said: “We were delighted to celebrate Ruby’s birthday.
“The regional manager, home manager, deputy manager and care home staff made Ruby’s day special with large 101 balloons, banners and presents.
“The chef made a very special birthday cake, with Ruby blowing out all the candles.”
She added: “Ruby loves to chat to visitors at Corner Lodge and says her secret to long life is ‘no stress’.
“We always try our best to make sure our residents enjoy a truly special birthday celebration.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here