The secret to a long and happy life is having a loving family and plenty of friends, according to one Nottinghamshire care home resident.
Audrey Tenant, who lives at Edwalton Manor Care Home near Nottingham, celebrated her milestone birthday surrounded by her loved ones at Trent Bridge and credits them with helping her reach 100.
Her son Richard was by her side, along with Audrey’s three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of whom adore her.
Audrey said: “It was a wonderful celebration, and I was very touched to have all my family around me, including some who’ve come here all the way from South Africa.
“My loving family and great friends are the reason that I’ve reached 100 years old.”
Born in Calcutta, India, where her father worked as a mining engineer, Audrey met her husband, Dick, an officer in the British Indian Army, when she was 17.
The couple moved to the UK after their son Richard was born, and started a business, where Audrey supported her husband with administration.
Their daughter Patricia was born later, and the family all worked together in the business.
Richard said: “Mum and Dad had a wonderful partnership - golf was a big passion for them and Mum was the Captain and President of Radcliffe on Trent Golf Club.
“It was wonderful to get everyone together to celebrate – and to give Mum a day to remember.”
The family enjoyed a slap-up meal in Trent Bridge’s ‘Restaurant Six’ and the care team at Edwalton Manor also celebrated with Audrey back at the home.
Wellbeing Coach Alice Kirkby said: “Audrey is a wonderful lady and has had such an interesting life.
“It was fantastic to be able to celebrate this massive milestone with her.”
