STAFF and residents at The Mount Nursing Home in Wargrave have 100 reasons to toast a very special lady.
And they are hoping local people will join them – and King Charles – in helping to make her day.
For Joan Hulford, who has been at The Mount for the past five years, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Tuesday, April 11.
Born and raised in Reading, Joan is the home’s first resident to mark the milestone and among the first people in the country to receive a birthday card from King Charles.
Now, The Mount’s activity coordinator, Miriam Queta, is asking people in Wokingham and Reading to send Joan a card congratulating her on a very special birthday.
“Joan is such a lovely lady with a wonderful sense of humour,” explained Miriam.
“It would be so nice if she received cards from well wishers. It would mean a lot to her and her family. She is the first resident to turn 100 so it will be a very special day for Joan, staff and residents as well as her family.”
Joan moved to The Mount five years ago with her husband Wilfred, who sadly passed away shortly after. The couple have four children and eight grand-children who will be joining the birthday celebrations.
“Joan was born and raised in Reading where for many years she ran a friendship club,” added Miriam.
“She was also the trip organiser which she loved doing, as well as cooking and knitting.”
She said the secret to a long life was to keep busy and helping others.
“Joan is very popular with everyone at The Mount and we are delighted to be celebrating her 100th birthday. We hope she will receive many cards from people to help mark this wonderful milestone.”
To help Joan celebrate her special birthday, cards can be addressed to her at The Mount Nursing Home, School Hill, Wargrave, RG10 8DY.
