Barbara Wright celebrated her 100th birthday on 1st December with family and close friends at Branford’s Restaurant, Caister. This followed a party, organised by resident friends, on Saturday evening at Swallowtail Place, her current home.
Barbara moved from Caister to Swallowtail Place at Acle 3 years ago, one of the first residents to live independently in this delightful, new retirement home. She has embraced her new life there with lovely people.
Barbara, born in Great Yarmouth, has lived a full life and enjoys good health. During the 2nd World War she was evacuated to Retford. She became a proficient knitter and sewer and embarked on many other hobbies in the coming years and to date. Upon returning to her home she entered the world of work including becoming a bank clerk, office worker, secretary and skilled hairdresser.
The first few years of married life in her late 20’s were spent on coffee farms in Kenya. She recall’s those wonderful years with many lively stories spent with great friends, family, pets and wildlife. Her daughter, Melissa, was born there in 1955 followed by her son, Adam, in 1964.
Barbara returned to live in Great Yarmouth and Caister in the late 60’s and rekindled long-time friendships. In her 50’s she joined local Bowls Clubs and continued to play indoor bowls at local and national level until 2019.
Written by Barbara’s daughter, Melissa Haylett.