A BRADFORD woman celebrated her 100th birthday by enjoying a sing-along at a care home.

Sally Slaven marked the special occasion with her family and friends at Crossley House Bupa Care Home.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Sally with her family and friendsSally with her family and friends (Image: UGC)

The milestone birthday celebrations began with a party at the Thornton Road care home with fellow residents and friends.

This was followed by a surprise birthday evening with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sally’s celebrations were complete with a sing-along and her favourite decorated cream cake.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Sally when she was youngerSally when she was younger (Image: UGC)

When asked how it felt to turn 100, Sally said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my 100th birthday with my family and friends.

"I especially enjoyed the sing-along as everyone joined in.

"The best advice I can give for a very happy life is to love your family and friends, laugh as often as possible and be happy.

"A glass of wine or whiskey can definitely help.”

Home manager Lorraine Randles added: “It was lovely to celebrate Sally’s 100th birthday with her.

"The highlight for me was hearing the residents singing Happy Birthday to Sally, her face lit up.

"Celebrating milestone birthdays is incredibly important to us at Crossley House, bringing everybody together for these celebrations really does boost the residents’ mental well-being, something that is incredibly important to us.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: She received a card from King CharlesShe received a card from King Charles (Image: UGC)

Sally was born and grew up on Otley Road in Bradford where she regularly reminisces about playing outside in the fresh air playing ball games and skipping with her older sister Mary.

She moved to Clayton when she married her late husband Tony (Anthony) and they went on to have four daughters. 

Sally worked in a factory making paper bags as well as helping in her brother-in-law's paper shop.

She says that the most memorable moments in her life are her wedding day and the birth of her children.

Her ever-growing family is complete with lots of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loves spending time with.  

Sally has always enjoyed chatting with people and is a keen card and domino player - something she continues to do as part of activity sessions at Crossley House with other residents.