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Centenarian Hilda Pulls a Pint at 100
24 Feb
Summary
- Hilda Hilton celebrated her 100th birthday by pulling a pint.
- She received 306 birthday cards from the local community.
- Hilda attributes her long life to healthy eating and not smoking.
Hilda Hilton, a centenarian residing in Haydon Wick, Wiltshire, marked her 100th birthday with a special visit to the Shield and Dagger Pub in Swindon, where she previously worked. At the pub, she pulled a pint, reminiscing about the people she met during her time there. She returned to the Orchid Care Home to discover she had received an overwhelming 306 birthday cards from the local community. This initiative was organized by the care home to collect 100 cards, a goal that was quickly surpassed thanks to support from local schools and residents.
Hilda attributes her longevity to a healthy diet and a life free from smoking. Her family describes her as strong-willed, with her son noting she might consider the fuss a bit much for a "farm girl at heart." The birthday celebration at the care home was enhanced by a live ukulele band performance and an appearance by Swindon's mayor, Fay Howard, making it a truly memorable occasion.
