An Erskine care home resident was given the royal treatment when she made a special trip to her favourite restaurant to mark her 100th birthday.
Effie Cameron, who celebrated the milestone on March 15, had the red carpet rolled out for her when she took a trip to Wagamama for a birthday lunch.
The grandmother-of-two and great-grandmother-of-four is a resident of Reashilea care home, but previously visited the Asian eaterie in Silverburn every week alongside her niece Doreen Galbraith, 80.
The pair used to travel by MyBus for their regular catch-ups over their chosen chicken noodle dish but on Monday they were chauffeur driven by Effie’s granddaughter, Gael Redmond, and son Gordon Cameron for a complimentary lunch and a Patisserie Valerie birthday cake.
Effie was also gifted a bouquet of flowers from Silverburn’s general manager, David Pierotti, who was delighted to help make Effie’s birthday special.
It was a week of celebrations for Effie who also received a card from His Majesty the King for her milestone year.
She also enjoyed a family lunch and party at Rashielee alongside her fellow residents, topped off by her afternoon out at Silverburn on Monday.
Effie was over the moon with the surprise which she said was the “cherry on top” of a wonderful week.
The 100-year-old said: “I’m not sure about secrets to a long life, perhaps just sheer determination.
“I’ve felt truly spoiled all week with such lovely gifts and surprises from family and loved ones. The treats from Silverburn were the cherry on top of a fantastic week.”
David Pierotti, general manager of Silverburn, added: “We recognise our role as a pillar of the local community and we love to hear about the routines and treasured memories that happen under Silverburn’s roof.
"It was great to arrange a surprise treat for Effie and we hope she had a great day.”
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