A local care home has appealed to the public to send in birthday cards for one of its residents, Joyce Bloomer, who will turn 101 years old in November.

Woodfield Grange Care Home in Greetland has called on the public to send in the birthday cards ahead of Joyce’s birthday on November 15.

The care home is aiming to receive 101 birthday cards to match the major milestone, and plans to celebrate Joyce’s birthday with a big party for residents and families.

Joyce spent her early childhood in Bridlington before moving to Halifax aged seven.

Joyce Bloomer, a resident at Woodfield Grange Care Home, will turn 101 years old in November.

placeholder image — Joyce Bloomer, a resident at Woodfield Grange Care Home, will turn 101 years old in November.

She worked at Willson Lathes Engineering during the war years, and also worked at Hoyle’s Weaving Mill, Meredith & Drew Biscuits, and at Halifax Police Station before her retirement.

Outside work, Joyce enjoyed dancing with her husband, Wilf, and travelling. She was a keen gardener and loved sewing and knitting.

Joyce and Wilf shared 60 years of marriage, and together had two children, Stuart and Vicki.

Joyce’s family has grown to include four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Joyce is pictured with her husband, Wilf.

Manager Adam Colbeck said the care home wanted to make the party a “really big event” and has arranged entertainment, a singer and activities, including “throw a pie at the manager.”

He said the upcoming birthday is “such a large milestone”, adding “it’s going to be a really good day.”

Those wishing to send Joyce a birthday card should address it to: Joyce Birthday, Woodfield Grange Carehome, Saddleworth Road, Greetland, HX4 8NZ.

Cards should be posted by November 13.