100-year-old woman shares secret to long life: ‘40 cigarettes a day and marmalade’
The dress shop owner, who runs RachyChic Dress Boutique in Daneshill, Basingstoke, said: “She lives independently and we don’t have a lot of family left, so I…
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The dress shop owner, who runs RachyChic Dress Boutique in Daneshill, Basingstoke, said: “She lives independently and we don’t have a lot of family left, so I want her to be up to her eyeballs in cards!” “Though that is not going to be difficult, as she’s tiny.” “She’s pretty handy with a walking stick, and I am half expecting her to give me a bit of wallop with it when she finds out what I’ve done!” “But it is remarkable she’s made it to 100 in my opinion – so let’s celebrate it.” Rachael goes over to check on her grandma daily, and the pair spend every Sunday together sharing dinner at her home. The near-centenarian smokes between 20 to 40 times per day, but still "hobbles and potters" around her home independently despite her old age. The great-grandma from Basingstoke, who also drinks buckets of Yorkshire tea, has never stopped despite the habit's well-known health risks, and also enjoys a range of other indulgencies. Rachael Matthews, 47, said her grandma has "never stopped and won't be stopping anytime soon" after vowing: "I'm just going to keep going!" She said: "She smokes 20-40 cigarettes a day and has always been a smoker. Margaret also adores spending time with her great-granddaughter Megan, 23.
Furthermore, Rachael Matthews / SWNS Rachael is asking that people send cards to her address, where she will pass them on to her nan in order to keep the surprise. Rachael Matthews / SWNS To celebrate her birthday, Rachael wants as many people as possible to send her grandmother a happy birthday card.
One point remains disputed: Versions opposées — 100-year-old woman shares secret to long life: ‘40 cigarettes a day and marmalade’. ; Margaret Ham, from Basingstoke, is turning 100 this week, but has vowed she will not stop….
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The dress shop owner, who runs RachyChic Dress Boutique in Daneshill, Basingstoke, said: “She lives independently and we don’t have a lot of family left, so I want her to be up to her eyeballs in cards!” “Though that is not going to be difficult, as she’s tiny.” “She’s pretty handy with a walking stick, and I am half expecting her to give me a bit of wallop with it when she finds out what I’ve done!” “But it is remarkable she’s made it to 100 in my opinion – so let’s celebrate it.” Rachael goes over to check on her grandma daily, and the pair spend every Sunday together sharing dinner at her home.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe near-centenarian smokes between 20 to 40 times per day, but still "hobbles and potters" around her home independently despite her old age. The great-grandma from Basingstoke, who also drinks buckets of Yorkshire tea, has never stopped despite the habit's well-known health risks, and also enjoys a range of other indulgencies. Rachael Matthews, 47, said her grandma has "never stopped and won't be stopping anytime soon" after vowing: "I'm just going to keep going!" She said: "She smokes 20-40 cigarettes a day and has always been a smoker.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMargaret also adores spending time with her great-granddaughter Megan, 23.
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Rachael Matthews / SWNS Rachael is asking that people send cards to her address, where she will pass them on to her nan in order to keep the surprise.
according to New York PostRachael Matthews / SWNS To celebrate her birthday, Rachael wants as many people as possible to send her grandmother a happy birthday card.
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- 100-year-old woman shares secret to long life: ‘40 cigarettes a day and marmalade’.New York Post
- Margaret Ham, from Basingstoke, is turning 100 this week, but has vowed she will not stop…Daily Mirror - News
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- Rachael Matthews / SWNS Margaret later went on to join the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force…New York Post
- "She remembers seeing a bomber plane coming over really really low one day and crashing…Daily Mirror - News
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