A great-great-grandmother has celebrated her 103rd birthday by throwing a rave-inspired party at her nursing home.
Vera Sak marked the milestone by donning neon green glasses, a tutu, leg warmers and singing along to songs.
Chestnuts Residential Home in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, turned one of their rooms into a club by decorating it with neon balloons, twinkling lights and glowsticks on March 1.
Vera spent her birthday with her family, including her two sons Robert and John, nursing home staff and fellow friends.
Vera Sak marked the milestone by donning neon green glasses, a tutu, leg warmers and dancing along to songs
One of Vera’s friends is pictured wearing green glasses and glow sticks
Vera was presented with a colorful cake to celebrate the big milestone
John said the party – dubbed ‘Vera’s rave’ – was ‘full of joy’ and he thanked care home staff for ‘pushing the boat out’.
He said: ‘They have gone above and beyond the call of duty, I think the staff here are so wonderful.
“Instead of just leaving the residents to themselves, there is always something going on here.
‘It’s a two-way thing – some residents can’t respond as well as others, but this local today is full of joy.
“If there’s ever a special occasion, they push the boat out.”
Care home manager Emma Phillips said they are ‘always planning special events’ for residents and the team worked ‘incredibly hard’ on the party.
She said: ‘We always plan special events for our residents’ birthdays.
‘The team have worked incredibly hard on this party, but it’s not every day that someone turns 103.’
Chestnuts Care Home is part of the family-owned care home group, St Philips Care – which has 34 care homes across the country.
Tracy Atkins, chief executive of the group, said: ‘All our care homes promote the uniqueness and individuality of their residents.
‘Our staff do an incredible job of bringing joy and entertainment to residents every day, but this is something special.
One of Vera’s friends was pictured getting into the party spirit by waving glow sticks around
The care home went all out and even put neon paint on some of the party guests
Chestnuts Residential Home in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, turned one of their rooms into a club by decorating it with neon balloons, flashing lights and glow sticks
Vera donned bright neon glasses and a green tutu
The staff looked overjoyed as they presented Vera with her birthday cake
‘I am so impressed by the dedication and hard work of our staff to plan and deliver such a fantastic event to celebrate Vera’s birthday.’
This comes as an 84-year-old man who was born on a leap year celebrated his 21st birthday again.
Ronnie Mustard arrived in the world on a leap year in 1940, meaning his ‘real’ birthday only happens once every four years.
The pensioner marked his ‘first’ 21st birthday back in 1961 with a trip to Blackpool, the same year he married his wife of 63 years, Jean.
Ronnie turned 21 for the ‘second time’ and celebrated his birthday at Archers Court Care home in Sunderland, where he now lives.
The party had a rock n’ roll theme on February 29 and guests as well as staff were dressed for the event in 70s floral attire.
Ronnie said: ‘It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a party like this. It has been lovely.’