A NEW Forest resident who has celebrated her 103rd birthday has put her longevity down to a glass of wine per day.
Joy Sessions, who resides at Sway Place care home on Church Lane, shared her most valuable life advice as she toasted the special milestone.
She also suggested it was about balance, with “lots of walking and enjoying the outdoors”.
Joy Sessions marked her 103rd birthday
The home, run by Care UK, laid on a special afternoon tea party for Joy and her family and friends, complete with a birthday cake baked by head chef Alan Bell.
Joy said: “I had a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends.”
Joy with family and friends
Born in London on 22nd November 1924, Joy grew up with her parents and three sisters. During the war, she was evacuated to Exeter where she later met her husband, John.
After the war ended, the couple moved back to London in the 1950s and raised three daughters, before moving to Poole.
Joy enjoyed staying at home to care for their children, and spent her free time painting, playing tennis and badminton, practicing yoga and walking.
Care home staff helped Joy celebrate
She is a proud grandparent of seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
General manager at Sway Place, Francis Owusu Bosompin said: “It was an honour to celebrate Joy’s 103rd birthday by hosting a special afternoon tea party with her friends and family.
“She is a much-loved resident and we all had a wonderful time celebrating this tremendous milestone.”