“Keeping busy” – the secret to a long life according to 103-year-old Woolmer Green care home resident

A 103-year-old Woolmer Green care home resident has revealed her secret to living a long and happy life.

Marjorie Broadhurst, from Care UK’s Knebworth, on London Road, marked her 103^rd birthday on 11^th February. Reflecting on her many happy years, Marjorie shared that her motto for life is “seeing my family grow”, as well as keeping busy in her younger years.

To mark the big day, Marjorie’s family joined her friends at the home for a special celebration, and the team decorated the home with balloons and banners. The home’s talented Head Chef also baked Marjorie a birthday cake.

Commenting on the occasion, Marjorie said: “I enjoyed spending time with my family – I loved all the gifts, cards, flowers and chocolates I received!”

Daniel Grab, Home Manager at Knebworth, added: “Marjorie is a much-loved resident here at Knebworth and we all had a wonderful time celebrating her special day.

“We work hard to support residents to lead fulfilling lives, and marking special occasions and birthdays plays a huge part in this. We love any excuse to celebrate the amazing people living here at Knebworth and Marjorie’s birthday was no exception. Everyone had a wonderful time toasting Marjorie’s birthday and listening to her share memories from her long, happy life.

“We’re all incredibly privileged to have Marjorie as part of the Knebworth family – happy birthday!”

Marjorie was born in Cheshire in 1921. She lived in Timperley, in Greater Manchester, for many years before moving into Knebworth aged 98.

In her younger years, Marjorie worked in a local flower shop. During World War Two, Marjorie helped test parts for aeroplanes. In 1945, Marjorie married her husband, Ronald, after they met at school. Together, the couple have two sons, Roger and Dan, as well as five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, whom Marjorie credits as being the source of her long and fulfilling life.

In her spare time, Marjorie loves to sew, knit and garden – activities which she continues to enjoy at Knebworth.

Knebworth is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café.