200 cards to mark 100 years at birthday party in Alcester
PETER Pritchard was surrounded family, friends… and 200 birthday cards as he celebrated his 100th birthday in Alcester on Tuesday (6th August).
Peter, who was also taken to the Holly Bush pub, has dedicated his life to Alcester and is well-known for his voluntary work, and his service to Alcester Court Leet, Alcester Lions – where he was president for three years – Alcester Scouts, The Dogs Trust, Alcester Town Hall – he contributed to the disabled stairlift – and St Nicholas Church after he donated money for a bed of roses.
Close friend Dave Wall said: “Peter has never wanted the limelight. He did a lot of background work for charity and would give his time to people as well as raising money for Children in Need.
“His passion is rugby so when the Six Nations is on television, I telephone Cherry Trees Care Home in Alcester, where he lives, and ask for the sound to be turned up so he can enjoy the game.”
Alcester Court Leet arranged a special cry for Peter on his birthday and will be with him – in full robes – on Saturday to continue the celebrations.
Another close friend, Dianne Williams, added: “Peter was a founding chairman of Alcester Food Festival and chairman of Alcester Town Hall management committee.
“He and his late wife, Brenda, used to do charity driving for people and walked puppies being trained for people with hearing difficulties.
“He had a great night at the Holly Bush on Tuesday and a lie-in the next day.”
