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And one 103-year-old woman simply advised people to stay single. Razvan Stanbeca, manager of Care UK’s Colne View in Halstead, said writing the advice helped residents to reminisce, which is particularly beneficial for those living with dementia. The pensioners, with the help of staff, wrote their advice on boards to share with others during a session at the home. One told of the importance of patience, another said you should never go to sleep on an argument, and 103-year-old Margaret Warburton wrote: “Stay single.” Ms Warburton, who never married, told staff that her reason ...

Elderly care home residents have shared their relationship advice ahead of Valentine’s Day.

A CARE home is celebrating after becoming one of the first in the area to receive Covid-19 vaccinations for almost all staff and residents. Colne View care home, in Halstead’s Dame Mary Walk, has seen the vast majority of residents and staff given the first dose of the vaccine. The home was supported by the Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, which helped with the vaccinations. One of the first in the queue was 93-year-old Pearl Medd. She said: “We were all so pleased to hear that we were getting the vaccine, it has provided hope for everyone.” Home manager Razvan Stanbeca said: �...

IT was a red letter day for Scrabble supremo Margery Riley as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Margery, who lives at Colne View care home in Dame Mary Walk, Halstead, marked the impressive milestone with residents and staff joining her to toast the special occasion. The plucky pensioner enjoyed her special day with a slice of birthday cake and a window visit from her family. Staff went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure Margery was well and truly spoiled, marking the day with a Champagne toast and a special message from the Queen. Margery said the secret to her long life ...

Margaret lives in a Halstead care home and recently celebrated a milestone birthday - Credit: Care UK A woman who recently celebrated her 103rd birthday has attributed her old age to a life-long passion for swimming. Margaret Warburton lives in the Colne View care home in Halstead and was joined by residents and staff for the occasion on November 15, which was filled with cake, balloons and a video call to her family. The centenarian was a keen swimmer in her younger years, winning trophies and awards as a child. Margaret was a keen swimmer in her younger years and is pictured here with her t...