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103rd birthday celebrations included a tour of the old stomping ground for Joan
Neighbours lined the streets to wave the birthday girl on her way
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I was speechless at receiving 300 cards for my 100th birthday - I can't wait for my 101st now
'Make sure you live every day to the fullest and you have a loving family around you. I don’t regret one thing, I’ve loved my life so far'
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'It’s going to be a great personal challenge', says fundraiser tackling three peaks
A team of care home staff will take on the challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society
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Chorleywood competitors storm to victory in University Challenge quiz hosted by BBC presenter
Residents proved "with age comes wisdom" as the team, with a combined total of 329 years, impressed with their extensive general knowledge
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Chef celebrates 60th birthday by holding a food bank donation drive
Delia Battersby used her birthday to help others by requesting donations to Leeds East Foodbank
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Billericay businessman receives CBE at Buckingham Palace
Avnish Goyal was recognised for his services to social care and philanthropy
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Alton Swinging 60s fan enjoys a groovy 95th birthday
Flower power and the Swinging 60s are the keys to happiness according to Kathleen Baines
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Care home resident says it was 'amazing' to be back in the saddle
65-year-old Kathy Knopp had her wish come true when she went horse riding again
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'We cherish every day we spend together' says Poole couple celebrating 72 years of marriage
Bill and Val were thrilled with the party thrown for them by the staff saying they couldn't believe how wonderful it was
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'Never go to bed on an argument' says Ware couple celebrating 70 years of marriage
Ron and Pat were thrilled to get a telegram from the King and Queen Consort on their Platinum anniversary
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Army couple celebrates 70 'wonderful years' on platinum wedding anniversary
'I saw this beautiful woman walk in and thought, 'Oh God, I’m going to marry her'.'
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Stansted residents use knitting skills to support local neo-natal unit
Deirdre Hearn and Rosemary Smith from Mountfitchet House created various pieces to be sent to Princess Alexandra Hospital