100-year-old Chichester woman says countryside walks and fresh air are key to a long life

Joan Tuck, who lives at Augusta Court care home in Winterbourne Road, was presented with a birthday cake, balloons and a birthday card from The Queen to mark her special birthday last Wednesday (July 29).

Joan said: “I cannot believe I’m 100 years old. I’ve really enjoyed life and continue to do so. I have many happy memories about the countryside. When I was a young girl, I remember walking down from my house to see my father working on his market garden, using a horse to plough his fields. Technology has meant farming has changed a lot since then.”

Born near Bristol, the former secretary married Ron in 1943 and their daughter, Allene, was born in 1956. Augusta Court’s manager Marcin Szczepaniak said: “Mrs Tuck is a lovely person. Her favourite activities are reading and being out in the garden, where she continues her hobby of birdwatching and enjoying nature.”

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