manuka on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/manuka/Recent content in manuka on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 19 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000Northfield Grandmother Ivy Ravenhill Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years and Reflects on Life’s Changeshttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/northfield-grandmother-ivy-ravenhill-celebrates-100-remarkable-years-and-reflects-on-lifes-changes/Tue, 19 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/northfield-grandmother-ivy-ravenhill-celebrates-100-remarkable-years-and-reflects-on-lifes-changes/Ivy Ravenhill, a revered Northfield resident, celebrated a monumental milestone this week—her 100th birthday. Having lived in south Birmingham for over five decades, Ivy shares a profound perspective on how life has evolved over the past century. “Life’s changed a lot,” Ivy reflects thoughtfully. “It’s all about money and surviving now. People are far greedier than in the old days.” She explains, “Back then, folks didn’t crave millions—they just wanted to get by.