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Celebrating Joan Hawken: Glastonbury War Volunteer Veteran Turns 101 Thursday, October 2, 2025 glastonbury veteran centenarian volunteer wareffort family celebration nursinghome legacy resilience Joan Hawken, a beloved resident of St. Benedict’s Nursing Home in Glastonbury, recently marked her 101st birthday surrounded by family, friends, and devoted staff. Born Edna Joan Bailey in 1924 in Dinder near Wells, Joan’s … Read More
Bath Rugby's Oldest Living Player Celebrates 100th Birthday with Legacy Cap Wednesday, April 23, 2025 bath rugby player centenarian legacy cap heritage celebration history honor gallagher premiership Centenarian Stanley Francis, believed to be Bath Rugby club’s oldest living player, was honored with a special 1865 Club legacy cap in celebration of his 100th birthday. Stanley, who made his debut for the Blue, Black and … Read More