102nd birthday celebrations for local care home resident

Celebrations have been in full swing at Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon, as one of its residents reaches her 102nd birthday in style.

Freda Smith, who was born on July 12th 1924, was joined by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as staff from the home and her fellow residents for a very special birthday lunch at the home before Freda and her guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Stephane Roqueta.

Katie Wilkinson General Manager of Bayleaf Care Home added: “We’re delighted to get the opportunity to acknowledge a truly remarkable woman as she celebrates 102 amazing years. Freda is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more. We have a few more surprises for Freda over the next couple of days and cannot wait to see her reaction.”

Speaking of the day, Freda said: I have had a wonderful day with my family all here with me. I never thought that I would celebrate being 102 and yet I still feel so well and so young’.

Bayleaf Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Bayleaf Care Home provides residential care and dementia care for 53 residents ranging from short-term respite care through to longer term stays.