Nynehead Court, near Wellington, had a very special birthday celebration when resident Dina - known as Pat - Aldridge celebrated her 107th birthday.

Pat (left) was born in Solihull on November 26, 1914, four months after the outbreak of the First World War. One of eight children, she enjoyed an idyllic childhood living on a farm and is the only one of her siblings to reach the age of 100.

She was married to her husband Ken for 52 years until she was widowed in 1990, and lived independently in the local community until recently. She decided to move to Nynehead Court because her family were moving away, and she wanted to remain close to her friends.

Pat enjoyed a day of celebrations, with her family visiting in the morning before a party in her honour in the home’s Orangery in the afternoon. The party was attended by staff and residents, and everyone enjoyed the birthday cake baked by Nynehead Court’s chefs.

Home manager Joanne Fenn said: “We were delighted to be able to help Pat share her special day. She is a remarkable lady, who has reached a wonderful age.”