Spiderman helps Elizabeth celebrate her 91st birthday in Rotherham care home

A Rotherham care home welcomed special superhero guests as part of its carers’ week celebrations.

Waterside Grange held a superhero day with staff dressing up to recognise and support carers in the commuity.

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Resident Elizabeth Oliver, who celebrated her 91st birthday on the same day, said all she wanted for her birthday was a picture with Spider-Man, so the Waterside Grange staff obliged. Spider-Man arrived for birthday snaps and Elizabeth said she thought it was ‘really great’.

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Elizabeth Oliver celebrates her 91st birthday with Spiderman

Lyndsey Webb, manager, said: ‘It was an amazing day, the residents and staff loved it. Our residents thought it was hilarious.”

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