“The luck of the draw” – Banbury resident reveals secret to long life on 100th birthday

A Banbury care home resident has already made 2024 a memorable year by celebrating her 100^th birthday.

A very special birthday celebration took place at Care UK’s Seccombe Court, on Gardner Way, when resident Kate Morgan turned 100 years ‘young’.

Commenting on her long and happy life, she said it was simply “luck of the draw”.

Kate was born 8^th January 1924 in Birmingham and brought up in Sutton Coldfield. She became an auxiliary policewoman in 1942 and served for five years until she married her husband Percy Morgan in 1947. The couple moved to Adderbury in 1967.

Together, the couple had three children Sara, Christopher and Nicholas, and have two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who visit Kate regularly at Seccombe Court.

Later in life, Kate’s love for reading led her to have a successful career running Adderbury Library in the 1970s.

Wojciech Kuczkowski, General Manager at Seccombe Court, said: “Kate is a much-loved resident, and it was wonderful to celebrate such a huge milestone with her.

“Here at Seccombe Court, we understand the importance of helping residents live fulfilling lives, and Kate’s 100^th birthday was no exception. We had fun decorating the home and baking a special cake for Kate, her family and friends at the home to enjoy.

“It was a wonderful day, and Kate had a great time as everyone raised a glass to her fantastic milestone – cheers to Kate!”

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Seccombe Court incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The home provides full-time residential care, dementia care and respite care.