Local care home resident Kathleen becomes the third oldest person in Surrey as she celebrates her 109th birthday

A Surrey care home resident has just celebrated her 109th birthday with friends and family.

Kathleen Shaw, the third oldest individual in Surrey (31st oldest in the UK), is a resident at Caring Homes’ Knowle Park Nursing Home in Cranleigh. 
 
Originally from Grantham in Lincolnshire, Kathleen moved down to Surrey to become a secretary for the board of London Buses and has remained in the county ever since.

Kathleen spent her big day with fellow residents, and long-distance family and enjoyed some of her favourite foods; BBQ and cake!
 
Throughout the day, Kathleen was joined by loved ones including her son and grandchildren from America, as well as a live local performer, Alex Eberhard and a visit from the local vintage ice cream truck, Moooh!   
 
Stating the secret to a long and healthy life is “eating broccoli and carrots”, Kathleen shared a few words about her birthday celebrations. She said: “Everyone is so very kind and what a lovely day I am having. I can’t believe all this is for me!!”
 
Kathleen moved into Knowle Park Nursing Home back in July 2018, where she keeps herself busy and active. She enjoys a regular walk around the gardens of the home, watching The Chase and spending time with her loved ones.
 
Caring Homes’ Knowle Park home manager, Azaad Saumtally, said: “Kathleen is such an elegant and kind individual and such an inspiration to everyone! To have just turned 109 years young and to still be so independent with such a positive attitude at her age is truly incredible. It just goes to show age is just a number.
 
“Throughout Kathleen’s big day, we were joined by several generations of her family and it was such a joy to have been a part of a wonderful occasion. From everyone at Knowle Park, we wish Kathleen the happiest of birthdays.”
 
Knowle Park is a beautifully restored Manor House conveniently located in a quiet residential area of Cranleigh, offering the highest standards of residential, nursing and palliative care, including trial stays, respite breaks and convalescent care as well as long-term care.
 
For more information about Knowle Park, contact the team on 0808 223 5518 or by visiting - https://www.caringhomes.org/
 
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Notes to editor: For more information about this press release, please contact Matilda Gillings Conteur by emailing matilda@conteur.co.uk