Wigan 100-year-old donates birthday cash to the hospice

Wigan centenarian Ellen Brown, known locally as Nellie, celebrated her reaching three figures with a visit from the borough's Mayor, Coun Yvonne Klieve.

By Charles Graham

Published 26th Jan 2022, 12:30 BST

And in a spirit of great generosity, the Aspull 100-year-old donated more than £500 gifted from birthday money to Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

The visit was organised and also attended by local councillor Ron Conway.

Among other presents for Nellie were flowers and a special three-part cake spelling out 100.

And of course Her Majesty The Queen sent her a congratulatory telegram.

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