Wandsworth Mayor Councillor John Farebrother joined the 100th birthday celebrations of Nightingale resident Grietje Marks last Wednesday. Over 60 guests toasted the birthday girl, a Nightingale resident for 18 years, who still regularly participates in arts and crafts activities. One of her embroidered cushions was presented to Cherie Blair at a Downing Street reception. Chief executive Leon Smith said that her age and well-being "is a testament to the care we provide".