A WINCHESTER care home resident has continued to cross items off her bucket list as she nears her 100th birthday.

Following on from her adventures on horseback and a racetrack, Joyce Ward, who lives at St Catherine’s View care home on Stanmore Lane, has left dry land for the latest item on her bucket list.

Joyce, who turns 100 in May, was taken out sailing by members of the care homes companionship team.

Team leader Laura Sheldrake said: “In recent months, Joyce has ticked off some amazing experiences including horse riding and even speeding around Goodwood Race Circuit.

Hampshire Chronicle: “When she said she wanted to sail again like she did when she was younger, we said: ‘Right! Let’s find a boat!’”

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This was no easy feat, as Joyce uses a wheelchair. However, the team was able to get assistance from Testwood Lakes Sailability in Hampshire, with Pauline Woodhead from the organisation inviting Joyce to come along to be sailed around the lake by an experienced skipper in a non-capsizable dingy.

Laura said: “When we arrived, we were greeted by Phil Rawdon who explained to Joyce what we were going to be doing and made sure all safety precautions were in place.”

Joyce was taken around the lake by experienced skipper John Kuyser. While Maurice Humbertsone took Colten photographer Ian Simpson in a powerboat to capture stunning pictures of the special trip.

Hampshire Chronicle: Joyce with skipper John KuyserAsked how she was enjoying the experience, Joyce said: “This is wonderful. I feel so special. It’s like when I went sailing when I was younger. I can’t believe this was all for me. Thank you so much!”

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John said: “It was a delight to have Joyce's company for a sail around Testwood Lake, with some exciting sailing in a lively breeze.”

After the sailing, Joyce was presented with a birthday cake by all the volunteers at Testwood Lake Sailabilty.

Laura said: “The weather was amazing and Joyce really did have a day to remember.

“We would like to say a huge thank you to Pauline, Phil and all the other volunteers for the wonderful day they organised for Joyce.”