'Enjoy a little bit of everything, except alcohol' - Rugby woman's advice for a long life as she reaches 102

A Rugby woman and resident of Anya Court Care home has celebrated her 102nd birthday
Joan greatly enjoyed her birthday.Joan greatly enjoyed her birthday.
Joan greatly enjoyed her birthday.

Joan Ridgway was born in Rugby on August 18, 1918.

She worked in the toy shop her dad owned on Sheep Street until she met her late husband Don Ridgway at church.

The couple married in 1939 and went on to have three children.

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Joan spent her special day with outdoor visits from her family in the visitor’s suites at the home and also enjoyed video calls from family around the globe from as far away as Australia and New Zealand.

She said: “To see all my family from all over the world on the big cinema screen was emotional but wonderful.”

Joan also says her secret to longevity is 'to enjoy a little bit of everything except alcohol'.

Customer relationship manager at Anya Court, Karen Handley said: “Joan was our first resident at Anya Court Care Home and she is much loved by all of us here.

“Joan is an inspiration to us all and to celebrate her 102nd birthday with her was a privilege.”

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