Card appeal for lovable Dalmellington care home resident’s 100th birthday celebration

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An Ayrshire care home has launched a card appeal to help mark a special resident’s 100th birthday. Dalmellington Care Centre hope as many Ayrshire folk as possible can send a birthday card to Grace Brown McMillan ahead of her milestone moment next month.

Grace, who has lived at Dalmellington Care Centre since 2017, will turn 100 on Saturday, April 9.‘Lovable’ Grace says she will be proud to mark her century but doesn’t quite believe it.Dalmellington Care Centre hope to mark her big day with a special celebration.They posted on their Facebook page: “Grace will reach her milestone birthday on April 9.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“We will be pushing the boat out for it.

It would be fantastic if she got cards from all our followers.“Please help us to give her a very special day.”Grace was born on April 9, 1922 at 6.30am to parents Hannah McMillian (nee Nicol) and Father Mackenzie McMillan.Vote for your Ayrshire Live Pub of the Year in the form belowShe grew up in Galston with her mum, dad and granny, and loved to dance and attend the dancing.She went on to marry William (Billy) McMillan and had two children, Jan Scott and William (Billy) McMillan.At the centre, she enjoys arts and crafts and chatting to other residents.When asked what the secret to long life is, Grace said: “Taking care of yourself; don’t drink, smoke, eat well and stay slim.”And her one