Rene Boyce – a member of The Friendly Tuesday Club arrived at Antrobus House yesterday (Tuesday, October 10) together with her granddaughter Caroline to search out the corridor had been embellished particularly for her and was stuffed together with her pals who all wished to assist her have a good time her a hundred and fifth birthday.
Rene was greeted warmly by everybody and so they all sang Happy Birthday to her as she arrived.
Chairman Andy Derry, who had been instrumental in serving to to organise the occasion, was unable to attend however despatched her a particular birthday message which was learn out to her.
When seated on the desk, Rene who’s initially from North London stated: “People have been so good. That’s while you realise somewhat assistance is price a ton of pity. I’m very fortunate. I do respect my pals.”
Rene acquired playing cards and a particular birthday cake.
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Birthday Cake (Image: Annette J Beveridge)
Rene moved to Durrington in 2009 and lives just a few doorways away from her granddaughter.
She stated: “My son stated to me earlier than he died, ‘Move to Durrington Mum, I need you to make me a promise, that you’ll go and stay in Durrington. It’s so pleasant.’ ”
Rene has seen many adjustments throughout her lifetime.
At the birthday celebrations (Image: Annette J Beveridge)She reminisced: “I by no means acquired to fulfill my father. He was killed within the first struggle. My brothers and sisters are all gone however I have ten great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.”
Rene had lately had her photograph taken with all of the generations of her household and expressed her pleasure at watching quiz reveals and reciting poetry.
She recited old favorite poems to her pals on the desk – the identical poems she had informed to her kids after they have been very young together with Mr Giraffe and The Lunatic.
