Sheila Ryder's landmark birthday fell on Monday and Elmsbank Short Stay Service in Whitefield, where she’s the only full-time resident, threw a huge party to celebrate the occasion. Read more: Much-loved Prestwich woman celebrates 100th birthdaySheila has lived in Bury since she was a small child and was married to her husband Derek for 44 years up to his death a few years ago. “They never had any children but lots of her friends are here who used to go to church with them.”Read more: World War II fireman celebrates 100th birthday in RadcliffeCllr Walmsley wished Sheila a happy birthday and presented her with a card from King Charles. In a speech, Cllr Walmsley said: “We are delighted to be here this afternoon to celebrate Sheila’s 100th birthday with you all. She said: “This is the first 100th birthday we’ve done, the past three days have just been non-stop planning this party.

Source: The Times November 01, 2023 19:36 UTC