A Friends of the Elderly care home resident has marked her 95^th birthday in true 1960s ‘flower power’ style.

Born on 1 April 1928, Kathleen Baines of The Lawn in Hampshire made sure she ‘Twisted’, ‘Mash Potatoed’ and ‘Hitch Hiked’ on her special day at a 60s themed musical disco party put on for her by the care home team.

Alina Gutu, the registered manager at The Lawn, said: “Kathleen is a joy to have living with us here at The Lawn. She loves to join in with all the activities and when she smiles, she lights up the room. Kathleen is great fun and is always up for trying new things – and she loves a good party and a dance, especially at our annual New Year’s Eve Knees-up.”

The Lawn care team know how much Kathleen loved the 1960s so made sure her special day was a ‘Groovy’ one she wouldn’t forget. Festivities included a 60s themed celebration day complete with a 60s disco, decorations, mocktails and, of course, a delicious cake for the birthday girl.

Baines said: “I’m so happy living here at The Lawn. The carers are so kind. I spend time with friends and I also enjoy time on my own in my room playing cards. The food is delicious and there’s always something to do. I never get bored, there just isn’t time.

“I don’t believe there is a secret to a long and happy life, I believe you just live your life to the fullest, every day, which seems to be working for me.”