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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Maisie Dalziel 100th birthday card appeal floods Newcastle home
A former nurse was "over the moon" when hundreds of cards were sent to her care home to mark her 100th Dalziel asked staff at Fleming Court Care Home in Jesmond, Newcastle, for some "nicely written cards", prompting an appeal for members of the public to write receiving 480 cards, she said: "I'm truly touched by your kindness – it's been a birthday I'll never forget."The community also responded to calls for help with the celebrations, which included a performance from the Percy Hedley Foundation's BSL choir. Miss Dalziel, who reached the milestone birthday on 5 June, was born in County Durham before moving to Newcastle during World War Two when her father secured work at the Vickers then became a nurse and devoted her life to helping others in times of need. Care home manager Karen Stewart said Miss Dalziel enjoyed reading every card."Maisie is a truly special lady whose spirit lights up our home every day," she students from Northern Counties School in Jesmond, which is part of the Percy Hedley Foundation, also performed "Take Me Home, Country Roads" as part of the BSL 15, said it was a very emotional event."The way she enjoyed it just made me so happy," he Oliver added: "I was nervous performing with her being 100 but it was amazing to make her feel happy." Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
01-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jesmond home card appeal for 100th birthday of 'absolute treasure'
A care home is calling for birthday cards to celebrate the remarkable milestone of an "absolute treasure".Maisie Dalziel, who turns 100 on 5 June, told staff at Fleming Court Care Home in Jesmond, Newcastle, she would like some "nicely written cards" to mark the of the public are being invited to send her warm wishes, kind words or even a cheeky home manager Karen Stewart said: "We'd be so grateful if people could help us make this birthday unforgettable for her." Born in County Durham, the centenarian-to-be moved to Newcastle during the war when her father secured work at the Vickers became a nurse, and devoted her life to helping others in times of she was also known for her glamorous style and love of ballroom dancing. Karen Stewart said: "Maisie is an absolute treasure – her warmth, wit and wonderful stories brighten every day."Reaching 100 is an extraordinary achievement, and we want to make sure she feels as special as she truly is."Whether it's a card, a kind message or a little surprise, every gesture will mean the world to Maisie – and to all of us who love her dearly." Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
