A resident at a Westbury-on-Trym care home toasted her 100th birthday and shared her sweet secret to a long and happy life. Dorothy Cutts, a resident at Care UK’s Trymview Hall on Southmead Road, marked her newfound centenarian status with a special celebration organized by the team, complete with a delicious birthday cake specially made by the home’s talented Head Chef.
She was joined by her close family and friends, as well as fellow residents, as she shared her secret to living a long life: “a happy family.” Dorothy said: “I loved seeing all of my family together and celebrating with everyone at the party. It was such a fun day!”
Early Life and Family
Dorothy was born in Bradford on April 26, 1926, and spent her younger years working as an English teacher at a local sixth form. She first met her husband Alan in Farnborough in 1978, and the couple went on to have eight children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
A Love for the Outdoors
A lover of the outdoors, Dorothy also used to enjoy hikes with her family in her spare time. Though she doesn’t go for as many walks anymore, she still loves spending quality time with her husband at the home.
Celebration at Trymview Hall
Nicole Anderson, Home Manager at Trymview Hall, said: “It was truly wonderful to see Dorothy surrounded by her loving family and friends, celebrating such an incredible milestone in her life. At Trymview Hall, we believe it’s so important to recognize and celebrate these special moments, and Dorothy’s birthday was certainly one that deserved a real celebration. It was an absolute honor to help make the day extra special for her and her loved ones. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark the occasion – we’re very lucky to have Dorothy as part of our Trymview Hall family.”
