An inspiring woman who taught at schools across the globe has recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Ruth Bridge, who turned 100 on September 26, is a resident at The Hillings Care Home in Eaton Socon, St Neots.
Her family and friends spent the special day with her, and Ruth received a special visit from Jennifer Crompton DL, the Deputy Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire.
Ruth's birthday celebrations saw the centenarian look back on her remarkable life.
She was born in Weymouth, Dorset and lived there until she was married in 1949, which saw her make the move up to Spaldwick and then Huntingdon.
After the end of her marriage, Ruth decided to train as a teacher. She wanted to travel abroad and did so, teaching Christian missions in Ethiopia and Beirut.
She travelled to Asmara in Ethiopia but had to leave when Civil War broke out. Ruth the travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, and taught at school for the blind.
She returned to Godmanchester and lived there for 38 years before moving into The Hillings in February 2023.
When asked what she puts her longevity of life down to, Ruth said it is her "deep Christian faith".
She added that she remembers having an "unexpected conversation with a clairvoyant", who told her that she was going to live to 100.
Ruth has two children, John and Rosemary, whose family between them means that she has six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
John lives in Great Stukeley and is the Chair of Trustees at MAGPAS Air Ambulance. He is also the president of the Royal British Legion in Huntingdon.
Rosemary and her family moved to America as her husband was in the USAF Military, where they continue to reside.
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