A remarkable appeal has been launched to ensure a former champion ballroom dancer from Cheshire receives a spectacular send-off for her 102nd birthday.
A Life in the Spotlight
Margaret Harrison, a resident at Prestbury Beaumont care home in Macclesfield, will celebrate her 102nd birthday on January 26. To mark the incredible occasion, the home is asking the local community and the wider public to help them gather 102 birthday cards, one for each year of her life. Margaret, fondly known as the local 'Dancing Queen,' enjoyed a long and successful career as a professional ballroom dancer, winning numerous championships.
Trophies and Triumphs
Her room at the care home is a testament to her glittering past, filled with trophies from her competitive days. Margaret spent much of her life performing and competing, only hanging up her dancing shoes relatively recently. She is famously proud of maintaining her flexibility, reportedly being able to do the splits well into her nineties.
The birthday celebration at Prestbury Beaumont will include a champagne reception with staff, family, friends, and fellow residents. The home's talented head chef, Nicky, will create a special birthday cake for the event.
Send Your Best Wishes
Sophie Kay, General Manager of Prestbury Beaumont, said: "We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone. Margaret is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell about her dancing days, and we look forward to hearing many more."
The care home is encouraging people from across the UK and beyond to post cards to make Margaret's day unforgettable. Cards should be sent to: Margaret’s 102nd birthday, Prestbury Beaumont Care Home, Collar House Drive, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4AP.
Prestbury Beaumont, run by Barchester Healthcare, provides residential and nursing care. The home is now rallying the nation to help honour one of its most vibrant and celebrated residents.
