The whole community at Maes y wennol care home paused recently to recognise a remarkable milestone, as resident Nancy Marion Griffiths celebrated her 101st birthday.
‘Nance’ lives at Maes y wennol, although she was born and raised in Kidwelly, south Wales, where she also met her husband, Roy. They moved several times and eventually settled in Newtown.
Like care homes across the country, staff at Maes-Y-Wennol are working around the clock to keep residents safe, as well as doing what they can to keep up residents’ spirits. Nance, who is feeling fit and well despite her advancing years, was treated to cake and champagne to mark the momentous occasion. Nance had phone calls from her family on the day, as well as lots of cards and gifts from friends and family.
Sandra Holt, manager at Maes-Y-Wennol, said: “Nance is such a wonderful character in our home who says the secret to a long life is feeling young – she often remarks that she is 21 at heart!
“We were delighted to be able to celebrate such a special birthday with her, especially during such a difficult time and it was fantastic to see so many at Maes-Y-Wennol joining in the celebrations.”
