Century celebrations for Etchingham care home resident

Celebrations have been in full swing at Dudwell St Mary, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style.

Brian was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as he received a telegram from the King in recognition of his landmark birthday. Brian’s family came and celebrated with him on the day, guests enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Jon.

Brian worked for the Foreign Office in the past, this has taken him all around the world from countries such as Spain to the Congo. Brian speaks fluent French, Spanish and some Italian, at times he may reply in a different language as he continues to enjoy practicing these languages.

The birthday boy, said: “It has been so wonderful so celebrate with special day with all of my family. The biggest age gap being 99 years between myself and my great granddaughter.“

Anthony Butler, General Manager of Barchester Dudwell St Mary added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable man as he reaches this amazing milestone. Brian is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more as he breaks into his next century.”