Ella’s love of rosé helps her reach 100
A GRAN who has j ust turned 100 credits rosé wine for her healthy life.
Ella Macleod, who celebrated her turn of a century at Bupa’s Hill View Care Home in Clydebank, swears by the tipple, her son Alistair, 62, said.
He said: “Rosé wine has always held a special place in my mum’s heart. She wouldn’t even think of touching a glass of white or red and she is certain rosé is the way to go if you want to have a long and healthy life.
“She also made a point of keeping herself active. She loves socialising and played bowls for many years, as well as being part of a local sewing bee club.”
Born in 1917, Ella was raised in Clydebank and trained as a hairdresser in her youth, before later landing a job with Singers Sewing Factory, where she worked both before and af- ter the war. She met her partner Duncan in the 1930s at the Singers Tennis Club and they married in 1946 after Duncan returned from the Second World War. They went on to have two children and four grandchildren.
Alistair described his mum as a traditional housewife, and spoke fondly of her fantastic culinary skills.
He said: “She absolutely loved cooking for us when we were little. One particular meal I remember having often was goulash. The way it was in those days, you got it whether you liked it or not – thankfully I loved it!
Ella celebrated her birthday with family, friends, staff and fellow residents at Hill View care home.
Deputy Lord Provost John Millar visited her on the day to present her with a congratulatory telegram from the Queen.