Cheer for care home as resident marks her 100th birthday
THERE has been cause for celebration at a Stanley nursing home as a resident celebrated her 100th birthday.
Nora Ennerson received her card from the Queen to mark her birthday on May 5. And while family visits to homes are prohibited due to coronavirus, staff and residents at St Andrew’s Nursing Home, in Stanley, ensured the momentous occasion was still extra special. Nursing home manager Janis Watson said: “Nora is amazing. She’ll make a joke out of anything and she’s always so happy – we all love her.
“Whenever there’s entertainment in the home, Nora will be there clapping along to the music and doing her little jig with the staff – she’s great fun.”
Nora has lived in South Moor, County Durham, all her life and credits her fun-loving personality as the secret behind her long life. Shopping trips to the Shepard’s department store in Gateshead and nights out at the Oxford in Newcastle were often the highlight of her week. At 19 years old she met her husband Joe at a local dance. He went on to serve in the Second World War alongside Nora’s two brothers.
And after leaving school, Nora secured her first job in a local wool shop, before taking a break from employment to raise her two sons, John and Arthur. She later returned to work in a paper shop in South Moor, where she enjoyed catching up with people in her community.
Animal lover Nora has owned many pets, including dogs, ponies, chickens, wild birds and a pig. Nora spent her birthday surrounded by flowers and cards from loved ones. Songs were sung and a cake was baked by the nursing home chef.
Janis said: “Nora had a brilliant day and didn’t stop for a nap as she was having so much fun.”