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Woman receives 179 birthday cards as she turns 102

Winnie Goode marked her birthday with a party, phonecalls from around the world, and a visit from her local mayor

A woman has celebrated her 102nd birthday with phone calls from around the world, a visit from her local mayor, and 179 cards.

Winnie Goode’s family and friends also threw her a party at Summerdyne Nursing Home, in Bewdley, for her birthday on Tuesday.

Ms Goode said the key to a long life was eating well, being sociable, and being happy.

“Don’t think about age. Just carry on,” she told BBC Hereford & Worcester.

Ms Goode’s son Chris was among the relatives at her party, while she also received phone calls from grandchildren in New Zealand, Canada and Dubai.

“I always say to my family: ‘Just keep in touch,’” she said.

“It’s nice to see that they still think about you, even though they’re a long way away.”

Two men and a woman at a birthday party, with balloons in the background. The man on the left has grey hair and glasses, and he is wearing a blue jumper and jeans. The man on the right has grey hair and glasses, and he is wearing large gold ceremonial necklaces over a dark jacket. The woman, who is sitting down, has grey hair and glasses. She is wearing a stripey cone-shaped party hat and a purple jumper.
Ian Latimer, Bewdley’s mayor, brought Ms Goode a bunch of flowers

Ian Latimer, Bewdley’s mayor, attended the party and presented Ms Goode with a bunch of flowers.

Her son Chris said he was grateful for his “fantastic mum” and proud of her achievements.

“She’s looked after dad, she’s looked after us, she’s done a fantastic job. She’s always been on top of the game,” he said.

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