Former York dinner lady celebrates 101st birthday

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

Joyce, a former dinner lady who has lived in York all her life, celebrated her 101st birthday at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford.

Joyce, a former dinner lady from York, marked her 101st birthday surrounded by residents and staff at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford. The milestone celebration brought together the care home community to honour the occasion.

Joyce spent her working life as a dinner lady, a role she remembered fondly for the joy she found in being part of children's school days. Rebekka Richardson, general manager at Ouse View Care Home, said: 'Celebrating Joyce's 101st birthday has been such a special occasion. This is an amazing achievement, and it has been a real privilege to celebrate this milestone with Joyce. We wanted to make sure her day was filled with everything she deserves.'

Ouse View Care Home, operated by Barchester Healthcare, offers residential and dementia care for 64 residents, including both respite and long-term stays. The care home is part of one of the UK's largest care providers.

How it is being reported

• Former York dinner lady celebrates her 101st birthday at care homeYork former dinner lady Joyce celebrates her 101st birthday at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford, with residents and staff from Barchester Healthcare.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Former York dinner lady celebrates her 101st birthday at care homeYork former dinner lady Joyce celebrates her 101st birthday at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford, with residents and staff from Barchester Healthcare.The Press (York) · 31 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Joyce · Ouse View Care Home · Barchester Healthcare · York · Fulford

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