FOR her 100th birthday, Doris Hook was eligible to get a card from the Queen – big deal.
For her 102nd birthday on Wednesday, she not only got to pet a pony, she also got a video greeting from the presenter of her favourite TV show, Homes Under the Hammer.
Martin Roberts also sent Mrs Hook a bunch of flowers which were presented to her in a surprise party at Stirlings care home in Wantage.
The Orders of St John Care Trust which runs the home said Mrs Hook watches the daytime TV show "religiously" and has done for years.
In his message, a chuckling Mr Roberts said: "Doris – it's my great pleasure to join you at least on video to celebrate your amazing, fantastic, well-done brilliant 102nd birthday.
"I'm sorry I can't be there in person but I'm sending you lots and lots of love and special thoughts for your very special day - I don't know what you've got planned, I imagine you'll be out on the town boogying the night away and having a right old laugh."
Stirlings administrator Nicky Bumpass thanked Mr Roberts and the show's production company for the message.
She said: "You put a big smile on all our faces, as this will be something she can watch over and over again."
An overwhelmed Doris said: "How did you manage to get this done? It's too much – thank you so much."
When asked prior to her birthday if she had any special requests for the big day Mrs Hook replied: "I miss riding my pony".
So the care home contacted Riding for the Disabled Abingdon charity in Southmoor who obligingly brought Charlie the pony to meet the birthday girl.
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