When Hilda Jackson was born, the idea of a “rave” would have been about as foreign a concept as TikTok dances and Boiler Room. Fast-forward 105 years, and the English woman is about to prove that basslines and glowsticks are just as much for centenarians as they are for kids exploring their first music festival.
Set to celebrate her 105th birthday on February 25th, Jackson, according to BBC News, has one request: a full-fledged rave at her Derbyshire care home, complete with a live DJ, ultraviolet paint and all the neon accessories required for a proper night out—albeit one that presumably wraps up before sunrise.
Staff at Holbrook Hall, where Jackson now resides, are reportedly making sure she gets exactly that, honoring a woman they say has always been one to live life to the fullest.
“She’s constantly on the go, very determined, and very aware of what she wants,” said care home manager Rebecca Wass. “She’s always been a big fan of dancing and partying.”
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The residential care home’s upcoming party will feature classic dance anthems spanning the decades, and guests—fellow residents included—will have the chance to request their own tracks.
A known tennis enthusiast, Jackson spent her younger years traveling, working in a fabrics factory and even producing munitions during World War II. Now, in her 11th decade, she’s proving that the only thing better than a lifetime of lived experience is extending that streak well past 100.
To mark the milestone, staff have also put out a request for birthday cards, hoping to flood Jackson with messages from around the world. “We want to show just how loved Hilda is,” Wass added.