Remarkable Harrogate woman born in 1924 celebrates 101st birthday in her own home

The remarkable Joyce Lynas, who has two children, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, celebrated her landmark birthday with her children, Jennifer and James, with an afternoon tea and, of course, lemonade at her home in Boroughbridge.

Introduced to lemonade by her mother when she was eight-years-old, Joyce Lynas has revealed she has a glass of the fizzy favourite every single day.

Joyce said “My mother used to make homemade lemonade; I can still remember the taste today.

"Ever since then I have had a glass a day.

"I like most lemonades but the clear variety is my favourite.”

Born in Sicklinghall, Joyce’s first job was on the Harewood Estate where she helped her father to milk the cows.

From farm to footwear, Joyce went on to work at a shoe shop in Wetherby.

“I really enjoyed measuring the children’s feet for their new shoes,” she added.

Joyce then went onto be a supervisor at a toy factory at Thorpe Park Trading Estate; her job was to check the toys were assembled correctly.

Since August 2021, carers from Springfield Healthcare North Yorkshire have visited Joyce on a daily basis, helping her with personal care and enabling her to stay in her home.

Jemma Ellis, Service Lead for Springfield Healthcare North Yorkshire, said: “We loved celebrating Joyce’s big birthday with her and her family.

"She requested afternoon tea which we were delighted to help make happen.

“Joyce is never without a glass of lemonade and she always offers us a glass whenever we visit her at home.”

Joyce’s son, James added: “We all enjoyed the afternoon tea, it was really nice to celebrate together.

"Thank you to the team at Springfield Healthcare for organising such a memorable celebration.”

At a ripe old age, Joyce still has a zest for life; enjoying dancing, knitting, bingo and ironing.

“If I live to 102, I would love to see the world from above in a hot air balloon,” she said.