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Kaitlin Easton & Kathleen Speirs

Wishaw woman, 102, hails staying single and not getting married for long life

A Lanarkshire OAP who celebrated her 102nd birthday says staying single and never getting married is the secret to a long life.

Cathy Hillock reached the big milestone on July 15. And the Wishaw pensioner celebrated in style with a Roaring Twenties Great Gatsby-themed bash at the town's Beechwood Car Home.

Family, friends, staff and fellow residents donned feather headbands and dined on a selection of special cakes to mark the occasion. When asked for tips on living for so many years the centenarian suggested 'eating and drinking well' as well as volunteering.

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