Mayor joins Margery as she marks incredible 107 years
A Bath resident has celebrated a milestone birthday with a visit from the mayor, Councillor Rob Appleyard.
Margery Crocker, who lives at Care UK’S Rush Hill Mews, on Clarks Way, celebrated with a surprise afternoon tea party, with friends, family and the care home team.
This year, on August
31, she celebrated her 107th birthday, 11 years more than the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Mrs Crocker was born in Norton St Phillip in 1915, at the height of the First World War.
After finishing school, Margery worked as a maid while also maintaining a busy household with her husband, Ronald, who she married in 1960, and their son, Mervyn.
Margery also played her part in the community. In her younger days she made an active contribution to life in the Odd Down area, and was on the team that raised money for the first community hall.
Passionate about the arts, Margery continues to nurture her creativity by regularly enjoying tapestry and drawing classes, with flower arranging her favourite pastime.
Caroline Carter, general manager at Rush Hill Mews, said: “It was absolutely wonderful to see the big smile on Margery’s face when we surprised her with an afternoon tea party.
“Here at Rush Hill Mews, we always like to throw a party for special milestones – and Margery’s 107th birthday certainly called for a big celebration!
“In the run-up to the celebration, the care home staff organised for Margery to be sent one card for each of her 107 years.
“It was fantastic to help her celebrate this incredible age with her
family and friends here at Rush Hill Mews with a surprise afternoon tea party, and to raise a glass to her fantastic milestone. We could all learn a lot from Margery’s advice
for living a long life – cheers to Margery!”
Margery revealed the secret to a long and happy life is to “have fun, be kind and just enjoy it!”