It might not be what the experts would recommend, but according to a 100-year-old grandma, the secret to a long life is as simple as a very popular tipple — gin.
Beatrice Peters marked her 100th birthday on Tuesday with a taste of her favourite drink and a card from King Charles III.
In her lifetime, the former seamstress and knitter from Blackpool has seen 21 prime ministers and five monarchs. She has witnessed a world war and lived through a global pandemic.
Celebrating at the care home where she lives, the centenarian wasn’t shy about sharing her secret to a long life.
Wearing a tiara and birthday badge, Beatrice said: ‘I think it’s gin – I like gin, but only if there is something with it.’
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The mother of two sons, Anthony and Vinnie, Beatrice said she has enjoyed holidays in Ireland and had always loved going to Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria with her late husband Vincent, who died in 1991.
Beatrice was delighted with the party that had been planned by The Old Vicarage care home in Preston where she now lives.
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Sharing that she didn’t ‘feel any different’ for having turned 100, she said that the birthday party organised by the care home staff was ‘a lovely surprise’.
‘My bones aren’t creaking yet. It’s a lovely surprise having all this done for me. They’ve made such a lovely, grand party for me,’ Beatrice added.
Alison Walker, manager of The Old Vicarage care home, said of Beatrice: ‘She is a remarkable lady who has lived through many decades and still manages to tell a tale or two.
‘She has a good sense of humour, likes to listen to music and has a lovely smile. She is fond of Ireland and likes to talk about it.’
Care assistant Doreen Miller, 47, was so keen to celebrate Beatrice’s birthday that she came to the care home on her day off.
Doreen said: ‘She is so funny and we have become friends so. I am so proud to be involved in this momentous occasion. She is part of my family now.’
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