Erith resident Elsie celebrated her 102nd Birthday Elsie Petley celebrated her 102nd Birthday on 5th December 2013, still living in the house where she was born in 1911. When asked what her secret was to her longevity, Elsie replied that it was being a lifelong spinster!! Elsie had three sisters, two of whom lived in the same road ass her after they got married. She used to work in London as an office worker. Unfortunately her only relative around now is a Niece who lives in Whitley Bay. Debbie Baker, who has been Elsie’s carer for 20 years said; “Elsie is an amazing lady and is full of stories from her past, especially relaying memories of her childhood. To think of all the history she has lived through is remarkable.”
chosen to live in their own homes to receive care and support and it’s great to see so many of them so happy, surrounded by their personal items and memories. Reaching 102 years old is wonderful and everyone at Avante Community Support wishes Elsie well on her Birthday.”
Christine Matthews, Field Care Supervisor at Avante Community Support arranged for Elsie to be presented with a bouquet on her special day and commented; “Our clients have
Sadly since receiving this article Elsie has passed away, however Elsie’s niece asked that we still publish this story in celebration of Elsie’s life.
Avante Community Support co-sponsor Silver Sunday Held on Sunday the 6th October, at Age UK’s pop-in parlour centre in Sidcup, Silver Sunday was a celebration for a select number of older residents and their contribution to communities. Through a variety of free activities, this joint project gave those, aged over 65 a chance to keep active in body and spirit, try new things, meet their neighbours and ultimately overcome loneliness.
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his event was the first in its kind and those attended were by special invite from Age UK to those that reside in the local community. After the great success on the 6th October Age UK are hoping to repeat the event and extend the invitation to many other people aged over 65 in the local community.
The Mayor and her husband attended and it was clear from the smiles on the faces of all that were there, that the event was a success. The entertainment was followed by refreshments being served and the main attraction (from what we heard) was the homemade scones being provided, that many have obviously tasted before when attending the day centre! It really was an enjoyable few hours spent with some real characters, two in particular that were so cheeky and funny I could not stop laughing! The banter between them was brilliant.”
Avante Community Support were pleased to be co-sponsoring Silver Sunday and playing a part in meeting the 50 residents to support their needs. This special occasion was a reminiscence event, with catering and entertainment, including a singer and a Punch & Judy performance. Dawn Dwyer, Avante Community Support’s Branch Manager
“It was a lovely afternoon with everyone enjoying the entertainment. Everyone was singing and dancing and the local Councillor even provided us with a Punch and Judy show!
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Sue Broadbent, newly Registered Branch Manager for Community Support Maidstone Branch
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