01/10/2025
🎉 Irene Schofield Celebrates Her 105th Birthday in Style at Alexandra Mill Care Home 🎂
On 30th September 2025, Irene Schofield marked her incredible 105th birthday surrounded by love, laughter, and a few royal surprises at Alexandra Mill, part of the Anavo Group. The Mayor of Crewe, Sally Graham, joined Irene for the celebrations, sharing a special moment as they opened birthday cards together including one from Their Majesties The King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Irene’s birthday wishes were delightfully unique and joyfully fulfilled:
👩🚒 A visit from the Cheshire Fire & Rescue crew
🧀🥂 Afternoon cheese and Prosecco paired with tea cakes
🎸 A live acoustic performance by her favourite guitarist, Paul Walker
🍽️ A dinner of lamb chops with mash, plenty of gravy served piping hot, and lemon drizzle cake.
Irene also hosted a charming afternoon tea party for family and friends, donning a sparkling tiara and radiating happiness. Irene shared, “I am happy and love my tiara, I am very blessed.”
When asked about the secret to her long life, Irene offered sage advice: “Keep breathing, eat plain food with vegetables and stay healthy.”
Stephanie Sheer, Alexandra Mill Home Manager said “Irene has thoroughly loved the afternoon of celebrations, we feel honoured to have taken part in Irene’s very special day”