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Member News: Howard Cottage's Madge Has a Recipe for a Long and Happy Life
Submitted by emily on 28 July, 2010 - 11:11.
Howard Cottage tenant Madge Moore celebrated her 100th birthday in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, friends, flowers and cards - including one from Her Majesty The Queen.
Friday was a very special day for Mrs Madge Moore. Having reached the grand old age of 100, her house was a hive of activity, with a never-ending stream of bouquet-bearing visitors arriving to offer their congratulations.
Presenting Madge with a colourful bouquet, Howard Cottage Chairman Sarah Wren said: "We are so privileged to have you as one of our residents. We feel very proud of you too, and wanted to celebrate with you. You are our oldest and longest-serving tenant, and we hope you'll continue living here happily for many years to come."
When asked about the secret of her longevity, Madge said: "I've lived a long and happy life; I'm not a boisterous person and I've never been one to make a lot of noise. I have a wonderful family, with five grand-children and four great-grandchildren - they really look after me. And Howard Cottage has been absolutely marvellous during all my years living in its properties."
Born in London in 1910, Madge moved to Letchworth at the age of eight, when she and her family lodged with a German landlady at Common View, before moving to Jackmans Place. She attended Norton School until she was 14, when she entered the world of work at Garden City Press, where she folded papers and bound books.
In 1934 Madge married furniture maker Bert Moore. The following year they moved to a brand-new home in Archers Way, owned by Howard Cottage Housing Association. "It felt really posh," she said. "That's where I had my two boys, Gordon and Doug. It was always a busy house, and during the war years we had two very friendly girls - evacuees - living with us as part of the family."
Twenty-four years later came a move to another Howard Cottage property in Grange Road, where Madge has lived ever since. Hers was always a lively household and among the many incidents she recalls is the time when son Gordon blew the roof off the hen house while conducting a scientific experiment.
www.howard-cottage.co.uk
Member News: Howard Cottage's Madge Has a Recipe for a Long and Happy Life
Howard Cottage tenant Madge Moore celebrated her 100th birthday in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, friends, flowers and cards - including one from Her Majesty The Queen.
Friday was a very special day for Mrs Madge Moore. Having reached the grand old age of 100, her house was a hive of activity, with a never-ending stream of bouquet-bearing visitors arriving to offer their congratulations.
Presenting Madge with a colourful bouquet, Howard Cottage Chairman Sarah Wren said: "We are so privileged to have you as one of our residents. We feel very proud of you too, and wanted to celebrate with you. You are our oldest and longest-serving tenant, and we hope you'll continue living here happily for many years to come."
When asked about the secret of her longevity, Madge said: "I've lived a long and happy life; I'm not a boisterous person and I've never been one to make a lot of noise. I have a wonderful family, with five grand-children and four great-grandchildren - they really look after me. And Howard Cottage has been absolutely marvellous during all my years living in its properties."
Born in London in 1910, Madge moved to Letchworth at the age of eight, when she and her family lodged with a German landlady at Common View, before moving to Jackmans Place. She attended Norton School until she was 14, when she entered the world of work at Garden City Press, where she folded papers and bound books.
In 1934 Madge married furniture maker Bert Moore. The following year they moved to a brand-new home in Archers Way, owned by Howard Cottage Housing Association. "It felt really posh," she said. "That's where I had my two boys, Gordon and Doug. It was always a busy house, and during the war years we had two very friendly girls - evacuees - living with us as part of the family."
Twenty-four years later came a move to another Howard Cottage property in Grange Road, where Madge has lived ever since. Hers was always a lively household and among the many incidents she recalls is the time when son Gordon blew the roof off the hen house while conducting a scientific experiment.
www.howard-cottage.co.uk
