Bourne veteran left amazed after more than 260 cards arrive for her 107th birthday

A resident at a care home in Bourne received more than 260 birthday cards after an appeal prompted a strong response from people in the local community. Wood Grange Care Home said the cards were sent in after staff set a target linked to the resident's birthday. According to the care home, the total went far beyond what had originally been hoped for. The celebration took place on Thursday at the Bourne care home, where family and friends gathered for a party. The care home said the event included cards, presents and cake, with a singer performing songs from the Second World War. Staff said the resident was amazed by the number of cards received and that more were still expected to arrive. The Lincoln Post has not independently verified these claims. The appeal appeared to strike a chord with people in Bourne, turning a modest target into a much larger show of support. The final total meant the resident received well over double the number of cards first sought by staff. Katya Petrova of Wood Grange Care Home described the resident as a remarkable woman and a popular member of the home. The Lincoln Post has not independently verified these claims. The response has been presented by the care home as a sign of the goodwill shown by people in Bourne and the wider Lincolnshire area. For many involved, the occasion appeared to be less about the final number and more about making the day memorable. The celebration also reflected the role care homes can play in community life, bringing together residents, relatives, staff and supporters for shared occasions. According to the care home, music and conversation helped create a cheerful atmosphere during the gathering. The scale of the response became a talking point on the day, with the number of cards giving the event an added sense of occasion. What began as a simple appeal grew into a wider expression of support from across the community. Bourne is known for strong support for local events and community efforts, and the card appeal appeared to follow that pattern. In this case, a birthday celebration became a notable local moment because of the volume of cards sent to the home. With hundreds of handwritten messages delivered, the event stood out as a simple example of local kindness. The care home said the day was intended to ensure the resident felt celebrated, and the response suggested that many people were keen to take part.