For one of Denton's oldest residents, turning 100 proved to be a 'Strictly' spectacular experience.

An avid fan of the BBC’s popular pro-celebrity dance show, Dorothy Trevor was treated to a sparkling tribute performance by a ballroom dancing couple who impressed her with their expertly rehearsed routines, shimmering sequins and a swift costume change part way through.

Eighty guests including friends from Windsor House - Dorothy’s home for the past 15 years - joined sons John and Cliff, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to celebrate her birthday. 

Saturday afternoon’s party at Denton Golf Club included a disco, buffet and at Dorothy’s request ‘bingo and a raffle’. Everyone joined in a conga and a sing-a-long of Auld Lang Syne.

Later there was another surprise as Cliff explained: “At Windsor House we had a little flutter on the Grand National and much to our surprise I got the winner and my Mum was second.”

Instead of presents, Dorothy asked for donations to St Mary’s Hospital. 

“We did it as a crowdfunder through Just Giving.com and managed to raise £1,000, double our original target which was great,” Cliff added.

Windsor House was filled with flowers donated by Morrisons on her actual birthday last Friday which was marked with a tea party. Finally on Tuesday friends from West End Community Library arranged to take her out for lunch at The Windmill.

Twice widowed, Dorothy lived in Gorton until her mid eighties, moving from Kirk Street to Chapman Street and finally Cornwall Court. Her first wedding was at Brookfield Church on Hyde Road and her second at St James’s, Gorton Lane. 

Some of her happiest memories are of Gorton Labour Club where she was a long-time regular. She worked in munitions at Ferranti’s near Gorton Monastery during the Second World War and later at Hugon’s suet factory, Ogden Lane, Higher Openshaw. Her last job before retiring was with a dressmaker on London Road near the city centre. 

Images by Nigel Wood

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