Special birthday celebrations for Dorothy at Sandholme Fold

Dorothy Towers, from Halifax, celebrated turning 103 on with a party with friends and relatives.

Centenarian Dorothy blew out her candles at the party held for her at Sandholme Fold care home in Hipperholme where she has lived for 15 months.

Dorothy was born in Manchester to parents Florence and William before moving to Mytholmroyd. Before she retired, Dorothy worked at Reynolds engineering. She is proud to be the loving mother to three children (Martin 78, Brenda 76, and Johnathan 65) and has six grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dorothy enjoyed her birthday celebrations with family and the team at Sandholme Fold, and she also had a surprise visit from The Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Steven Leigh MBE, who congratulated Dorothy on her birthday and presented her with some flowers. 

When asked what the secret to a long life is, Dorothy replied:

Staying strong through life’s challenges.

Tracy Marshall, Manager at Sandholme Fold care home, said:

Dorothy is a lovely person. She always likes to take part in the activities in the home; her favourite activities are arts and crafts and listening to the entertainment.

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