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22nd July 2009

RECORD BREAKING RESIDENT HITS 104

History was made at a Wrexham care home recently as its oldest ever resident celebrated her 104th birthday.

Alice Moulsdale, who has been a resident at Ashleigh Court care home since September 2006, celebrated her 104th birthday with an afternoon knees-up. On the day, Alice was joined by five generations of family, including her 7 children, 17 grandchildren, 15 great children and 11 great, great grandchildren as well as The Right Honourable Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor David Griffiths.

Sarah Morris, Home Manager at Ashleigh Court said:"It is not every day that you celebrate your 104th birthday, so we wanted to organise a special party for Alice. I did write to the Royal Family to see if a representative would be able to join us for Alice’s birthday celebrations but unfortunately they were unable to make it. However, Alice will still enjoy a visit from The Right Honourable Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor David Griffiths as well as 30 members of her close family so it should be a good old knees-up".

Sarah continued:"Alice is just incredible for her age, so I simply can’t believe that she is 104. The Oil of Olay has certainly worked for her".

Alice, who has lived in Wrexham her whole life, was asked to reveal the secret to her long life and youthfulness and she said: "I have never been lazy and God has been good to me".

The birthday celebrations started at 2.30pm with cake, sparkling wine, music and presents and continued until the Mayor arrived at 4pm, along with family and close friends for the evening buffet.

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