Former York dinner lady celebrates her 101st birthday

Joyce celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by residents and staff at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Joyce celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by residents and staff at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford (Image: Supplied)
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A former dinner lady who has lived in York all her life has celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by residents and staff.

Joyce marked the milestone at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford, where residents and staff joined in the celebrations.

Rebekka Richardson, general manager at the home, said: "Celebrating Joyce's 101st birthday has been such a special occasion.

Former dinner lady Joyce, who has lived in York all her life, marked her special day with friends at Ouse View Care Home (Image: Supplied)

"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.

"Happy birthday, Joyce!"

Former dinner lady Joyne celebrating her 100th birthday (Image: Supplied)

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.

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.

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