Margaret has lived at Bellwood for three years, after coming for a fortnight’s respite. She celebrated her hundredth with her four children, nine grandchildren, a card from the King and Maria’s Victoria sponge. Asked for the secret, she said: ‘Never miss your tea.’
Life here
Margaret turns 100
A telegram from the King, a cake from Maria, and a sing-song that went on until supper.
By Tom Hughes
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Margaret turns 100
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