Special celetrations for Thame Centenarian, Doris Hallett

THAME resident Doris Hallett, of Croft Road, celebrated her 100th birthday today at the Thame and District Day Centre, where she has been a stalwart member for over seven years.

As well as a beautiful cake and flowers from the Trustees of the day centre, staff presented Doris with a card, made by hand, by volunteer Denise Hutchings, which was signed by everyone at the day centre – a card that stood proudly next to a birthday card from the Queen congratulating Doris on reaching her centenary.

Doris grew up and lived in Devon, and then lived in Somerset until 2007, when she moved to Thame to live with her daughter Ann. Doris has six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Day centre Manager, Gill Coleman, told Thame.Net: “Doris started at the day centre in April 2008 and quickly became a valued member, always on hand to give advice on the Centre’s activities, based on her years of service in the Women’s institute in the West Country where she was renowned for her Dundee cakes! She enjoys singing along with our entertainment and participating in all activities.

“A family member told us that before moving to Thame, Doris served as President of her local al Evergreen Club, and in 1993, she was awarded the gift of Maundy Money from the Queen at Wells Cathedral for services to her village.”

Doris’s daughter, Ann Wright, said today that members of the Scottish side of Doris’s family will be coming down to Thame to celebrate Doris’s 100 years all over again, with a special meal at The Peacock at Henton.