Joyce Colley celebrated her 101st birthday with an afternoon tea party with her friends at The Lawn, Friends of the Elderly’s residential care home in Alton where she has lived since December 2017.

She grew up and went to school in Richmond, Surrey, spending her pocket money on sweets at the corner shop.

Joyce worked as a clerical assistant, and after marrying Stuart had two sons, Raymond and Paul. The couple made sure both boys had a bike, something she wanted as a child but never had.

The Lawn’s manager Alina Gutu said: “Joyce is a joy to be around and reaching the grand age of 101 is something to be recognised and celebrated in style.”

Joyce said: “I have had a really wonderful 101st birthday. Someone asked me what I wanted for my 101st birthday. I said to be 21 again, so I could enjoy it all again.”