A resident at a care home in Bath has celebrated her 103rd birthday and said she feels the secret to a long life is just being herself.
Dorothy at Stratton House care home in Bath | Photo © MHA
Dorothy Rich lives at MHA Stratton House on Park Lane and was treated to a birthday party to celebrate her special milestone.
The home, which cares for 33 residents, decorated the dining room in preparation for Dorothy’s big day.
A cake was prepared by the kitchen staff and Dorothy’s son David came in to enjoy the day with his mum.
Harriet Law, the home’s admin manager said: “Dorothy is a lovely lady, she is very polite and always speaks to everyone in a nice manner.
“She has been here for five years and is a very popular resident.
“The day was very relaxed, and we all had a great time celebrating Dorothy’s birthday.
“We managed to keep her birthday party a surprise and she was delighted when she came into the dining room and saw what we had done.
“Dorothy was in a great mood, she really enjoyed her cake and thanked everyone for organising the day for her.
“She had a lovely day surrounded by her son, staff and residents and when we asked her the secret to a long life, she replied, maybe just being me.”
