Care home deluged with birthday cards after community appeal for cards for 100th birthday resident [Video]

The lady lives in Gower Gardens Residential Home, Kent Road, Halesowen and staff wanted to give her a birthday she will never forget.

Matt Bell, from the home, posted on Facebook: “I work as activity coordinator in a residential care home and if you didn’t you do now and we have a lovely lady who will be celebrating her 100th birthday.

“We are trying to get 100 Birthday cards to celebrate such a massive milestone. We would appreciate it if you would help us with our mission. If you’d like to send a card then please send it to or pop it in to reception if local.”

The appeal caught the imagination of Halesowen residents with homemade cards from adults and children, a balloon arch and other 100th birthday momentos began arriving at the home.

Halesowen North Councillor Stuart Henley took up the challenge and with the help of Guides, Youth Clubs and kind-hearted residents have hit …