A DELIGHTED Weaverham woman has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Margaret (Peggy) Bird, became a centenarian with the help of her family, friends and local home care company, Home Instead Northwich and Knutsford.

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Throughout her special day, Peggy received visits from her daughter, granddaughter and great-grand daughter, friends, and Home Instead caregiver, Sammy Murphy.

Peggy, who is originally from Liverpool but has lived in Weaverham for most of her married life, spent her younger years working for JM Carpets in Liverpool, which is a job she thoroughly enjoyed.

In her spare time, Peggy is a keen knitter. She also loves going for walks, attending church gatherings, as well as social lunches with friends and her close nit family, which includes her four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Northwich Guardian: Home Instead Northwich and Knutsford caregiver, Sammy Murphy, with client Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Bird on her 100th birthday.

Home Instead Northwich and Knutsford caregiver, Sammy Murphy, with client Mrs Margaret (Peggy) Bird on her 100th birthday

Michelle Lawson, registered care manager at Home Instead Northwich and Knutsford, commented: "Peggy is an inspiration, as she is very independent, has a wonderful outlook on life and is so very grateful for her long life.

"I am delighted we can continue to support Peggy in the same community she has known for so many years.

"Her caregivers love visiting Peggy, and they always speak very fondly of her.

"It was an honour to be able to gift Peggy with flowers and a card on her special day; her 100th birthday.

"We look forward to celebrating with Peggy on her 101st birthday."