Whitby woman Peggy marks 100th birthday in style - thanks to Sir Tom Jones

Peggy Lambert loves the Welsh singer and judge on The Voice so for her landmark birthday, staff bought the centenarian a life-size cut out, which can be sanitised – and she loves it!

Administrstor at the care home, Alex Shaw, said: “Peggy had a different but lovely day.

"She was able to see her daughter and celebrate with cake and a birthday tea with her follow residents at a social distance."

"The residents are loving seeing their relatives face to face again for the first time in almost a year.

"We thank all of our visitors and relatives for being understanding and following the government guidance, it has meant the visiting has gone smoothly.”

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