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The Centenarian Club

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We’re thrilled to launch our very own Centenarian Club – a celebration honouring residents in our homes who have reached the incredible milestone of 100 years and beyond!

Centenarians living in Care UK care homes have a unique life story to tell spanning decades of memories, wisdom and joy. From the Second World War to family traditions and everything in between, their lives offer valuable insight and inspiration for all generations.

And every birthday needs a party…

The club was launched by the team at Queen’s Court in Windsor who pulled out all the stops to host a truly unforgettable birthday bash for ten extraordinary residents from Care UK homes across Berkshire and Surrey – together boasting a remarkable combined age of 1,002 years!

The Centenarian Club launch party

To celebrate the resident’s birthday milestones, the team at Queen's Court care home decorated the lounge with balloons and banners, and the home’s head chef baked an extra special ‘1002’ birthday cake for the residents and their family to enjoy.

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The secret to a long life

So, what’s the secret to reaching 100 years old? Some residents attribute their longevity to one very special ingredient. 

Betty Irene Harris, a 100-year-old from Mountbatten Grange, in Windsor, suggests that drinking brandy is the key to her long life. Meanwhile, 100-year-old WWII veteran Ruth Johnson, who resides at Seccombe Court, in Banbury, credits her remarkable age to enjoying half a glass of antioxidant-rich red wine from the Swiss Lakes.

Retired teacher Albert Stiles, 100, from Trymview Hall, in Bristol, celebrated his membership in the Centenarian Club by sharing his secret to longevity: beetroot. Joining him was 101-year-old Mary Potter from Catherine Court, in High Wycombe, who credited her long life to enjoying life's luxuries by indulging in cakes, especially jam doughnuts. 

Others believe exercise and keeping active is the key to living a long healthy life. 100-year-old Daisy Taylor from Manor Lodge, in Chelmsford, credits her longevity to regular yoga practice. Similarly, Margaret Cameron, a centenarian at Cathkin House, in Glasgow, attributes her long life to porridge and dancing. 

Life advice from our centenarians

Centenarians living in our Care UK homes have a unique life story to tell spanning decades of memories, wisdom and joy. Here are just a few pieces of life advice they’ve shared along the way.

Audrey, aged 101
Appleby House resident
Edna, aged 100
Asterbury Place resident
Thomas, aged 102
Asterbury Place resident
Shanta, aged 103
Blossomfield Grange resident
Sylvia, aged 101
Blossomfield Grange resident
Audrey, aged 100
Bowes House resident
Elsa, aged 101
Bowes House resident
Daphne, aged 101
Cavell Court resident
Winnie, aged 102
Cheviot Court resident
Violet, aged 100
Cheviot Court resident
Evadne, aged 100
Cranford Grange resident
Joyce, aged 100
Cranford Grange resident
Albert, aged 101
Greenview Hall resident
Beryl, aged 100
Hartismere Place resident
Marie, aged 103
Hartismere Place resident
Edith, aged 100
Invicta Court resident
Margaret, aged 101
Invicta Court resident
Elizabeth, aged 103
Kentford Manor resident
Margery, aged 100
Murrayside resident
Mary, aged 101
Norfolk House resident
Nancy, aged 105
Norfolk House resident
Daphne, aged 101
Ridley Manor resident
Gwen, aged 100
Ridley Manor resident
Doris, aged 101
Sherwood Grange resident
Jean, aged 102
Lonsdale Mews resident
Gwen, aged 100
Lonsdale Mews resident
Mary, aged 102
Lonsdale Mews resident
Kathleen, aged 105
Sandfields resident
Irene, aged 100
Appleby House resident
Eileen, aged 104
Mayfield View resident
Eileen, aged 104
Rossetti House resident
Chrissy, aged 100
Cheviot Court resident
Derek, aged 100
Cranford Grange resident
Sheila, aged 100
Hartismere Place resident
Doris, aged 101
Milner House resident
Stanley, aged 100
Blossomfield Grange resident
Eileen, aged 104
Pear Tree Court resident
Dorothy, aged 105
Pear Tree Court resident
Kathleen, aged 104
Pear Tree Court resident

'The Centenarian Club' in the news

Check out some of the latest advice from centenarians in our homes below
Reading care home resident, 101, shares secret to long life

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Sep 09, 2025

Reading care home resident, 101, shares secret to long life

A 101-year-old resident at a care home in Reading has given her advice on how to live a long and happy life.

Maidstone care home resident, 100, shares secret to long and happy life

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Aug 29, 2025

Maidstone care home resident, 100, shares secret to long and happy life

Keeping up with youngsters could be the secret to reaching 100, according to a resident at a care home in Maidstone.

100-year-old Sutton Coldfield care home resident shares the secret to a long life

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Aug 26, 2025

100-year-old Sutton Coldfield care home resident shares the secret to a long life

A 100-year-old Sutton Coldfield care home resident has revealed the secret to living a long and happy life – “a good cuppa”

Fareham care home resident turns 100 years-old in style

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Aug 18, 2025

Fareham care home resident turns 100 years-old in style

A 100-year-old Fareham resident celebrated her centenarian status in style with a surprise birthday party.

100-year-old Basingstoke care home resident shares secret to a long life

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Aug 13, 2025

100-year-old Basingstoke care home resident shares secret to a long life

A 100-year-old Basingstoke resident has shared her top tips for living a long and happy life.

101-year-old Woking care home resident shares secret to long life

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Aug 11, 2025

101-year-old Woking care home resident shares secret to long life

Smiling, feeling young and staying active could be the three secrets to a long life, according to a resident at a care home in Woking on his 101st birthday.

Edinburgh care home resident, 104, shares secret to happy life

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Aug 05, 2025

Edinburgh care home resident, 104, shares secret to happy life

A 104-year-old resident at a care home in Edinburgh has shared her top tips for living a long and happy life.

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