A Ferndown care home resident was delighted by a surprise party to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Brown, a resident at Colten Care’s Amberwood House was the star of the show at the celebration thrown by her family and friends.

Kirsty Richmond-Cole, companionship team leader at Amberwood said: “Dot was looking forward to her birthday, but she had no idea what a grand occasion her family was actually planning.
“We had decorated our café with balloons, banners, table confetti and flowers ready for the occasion.
“As the lift doors opened to the café, out came our beautiful Dot, complete with glossy nails, a perfect perm, dazzling jewels and the biggest smile you’ve ever seen.
“Her family and friends whom she has shared her life with were all there to surprise her and celebrate and her surprised and delighted expression lit up the whole room.”
Dot was showered with gifts and cards.

All of her favourite tunes were playing and old family photos were circling the room.
Kirsty continued: “When Dot’s grandson raised a toast to his incredible nan on her 100th birthday there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.”
A rich fruit birthday cake had been specially created, which was covered in iced daisies, her favourite flowers.

Kirsty added: “She was completely taken aback by everyone coming to celebrate with her but threw herself into the party, enjoying every minute.”
Dot and her family later joined her fellow residents for a special singalong concert and an emotional Dot thanked everyone for being so kind and making her day so special.
She said: “I can’t quite believe I am celebrating my 100th birthday but I am lucky to have so many friends and family to celebrate it with.”