Shirley care home calls on community to send 100 cards for residents 100th birthday

Carers at The Priory Bupa Care Home in Shirley are calling out to the local community to send 100 birthday cards for a much-loved resident who will celebrate her 100th birthday on 26th April.

Irene Rose Purcell will be celebrating her 100th birthday at The Priory, with her family. Chefs at the home will bake her a home-made cake and make a buffet for her family to enjoy with her.

Home manager, Cheryl Harbourne, commented: “Irene is such a joy to be around, we love seeing her smiling face every day. We are calling on our community to join in celebrating her 100th birthday milestone by sending a card, we know she will truly appreciate all of them.”

Irene has been a resident at The Priory for two years, she was born in Acocks Green, Birmingham and has two children and one grandchild. Throughout her life, Irene worked as a nurse for many years and kept up her hobby of knitting.

When asked on her tips to live a long, happy and healthy life, Irene said: “Work hard but most of all, be happy!”

If you wish to send a birthday card to Irene, you can send it to 1 Shelly Crescent, Monkspath, Shirley B90 4XA

The Priory Bupa Care Home is situated in Monkspath, Shirley and welcomes residents in need of nursing or residential care including those living with Parkinson’s. For further information, please visit https://www.bupa.co.uk/care-services