A woman has reached the astonishing age of 104 and celebrated the incredible milestone with her friends, family and care home staff.

Morfydd Bowyer, who was born on October 21, 1920, had plenty of candles to blow out on this year’s cake, having just turned 104 years old.

She credited “lots of tea and cake” as the secret to her long life.

Morfydd was born in Staylittle and grew up in Llanidloes, having spent most of her youth on a farm.

In 1935 she met her husband in Llanbrynmair Chapel, where they were married the following year in 1936. Morfydd and Harold went on to have four children together.

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While living on a farm in Hirnant, Morfydd also spent time working at the local hospital as a nursing assistant.

Morfydd celebrated her milestone at Cartref Dyfi in Machynlleth with family and friends including her son John who used to work at the home as a maintenance operative.

She has lived at Cartref Dyfi since January 2023 having previously spent short periods of time there for respite.

Commenting on the celebration, Sandra Holt, manager at the Shaw healthcare run care home, said: “We love having Morfydd here at Cartref Dyfi and were delighted to help her and her family celebrate this incredible milestone.”

“I’d like to thank all the staff who helped make it such a special day.”