A woman who has turned 102 credits "good sex and good sherry" as the key to a long and happy life.
Joyce Jackman celebrated her birthday with a party and a cake at her care home in Thorrington, Essex, this month.
She said she "didn't want the day to end" and, during the celebrations, the widow told staff the secret to a satisfying life is raucous bedroom activity and a regular tot of sherry.
The former RAF chef married her childhood sweetheart, Terence Jackman, in 1945 - the year the war ended - and, though they had no children, Joyce acknowledged their sex life.
Management at Silversprings, a Care UK home, said Joyce has a "fantastic sense of humour".
Speaking today about her party, the pensioner said: "I had such a lovely day.
"I can't believe I'm 102 - it must be all the chocolate I eat that's helped too."
In her early life, Joyce worked in a sweet shop, before joining the RAF and serving during the Second World War.
The woman, raised in Colchester, Essex, loved to help out, looking after the children in her neighbourhood, as well as enjoying baking with her mother and going out with her friends.
Now she enjoys keeping her mind busy at Silversprings with regular crossword puzzles and staying up-to-date with the daily newspaper - as well as enjoying plenty of chocolate.
Joanne Rix, Home Manager at Silversprings, added: "Joyce is a much-loved resident at the home - she's always making us laugh with her fantastic sense of humour and outlook on life.
"It was wonderful to be part of her special day.
"Here at Silversprings, we work hard to support residents to lead fulfilling lives, and celebrating special occasions and birthdays plays a huge part in this.
"We were honoured to raise a glass of sherry to Joyce's incredible life so far and are privileged to have her as part of our Silversprings family."
