Activities at Tyspane Care Home

Celebrations have been in full swing at Tyspane Care Home, as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style. Mrs Gladys Harvey was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday on 3rd February. A splendid buffet reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by her daughter’s friend. Gladys was born in Bromborough and she moved to Cornwall when she was 10 years old. She worked as a music teacher until her deafness became acute and she had to give up teaching and took up a job at Tottles music shop instead. Gladys says the secret of her long life was keeping active. She used to enjoy being a county bowls player, playing for Kensey vale bowling club and Dunheved bowling club, and in younger years she was a keen tennis and badminton player. Gladys has lived at Tyspane Care Home for the past 3 ½ years, where she celebrated her 100th birthday. She was amazed to have so much fuss made about her and was delighted to have so many of her family attend her birthday celebrations. Among those relatives attending were her daughter, son-in-law and one of her two grandsons Craig, who has recently came across from Malta (her other grandson lives in Australia). Gladys also has five great grandchildren. Gladys’ daughter said: “Mum is and has been a fantastic Mum, grandma and great-grandma and friend to so many over the past hundred years, and it’s wonderful to be with her on this very special day to say just how proud she makes us feel.” Monica Watterson General Manager of Barchester Tyspane care home said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable lady as she reaches this amazing milestone. Gladys is a lovely lady and a popular resident who is loved by all the staff. She has been witness to so many things this last 100 years. It is a privilege to know her and celebrate this day with her.”