A RESIDENT at a care home in Overton celebrated a remarkable milestone, surrounded by friends, family and staff.

Doris Webb marked her 100th birthday on Monday, July 22, a date that her daughter Vivienne remarked is also shared by royal Prince George.

Born in Bermondsey, London, Doris is the last one out of her brothers and a sister.

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Vivienne Billings (left) Doris Webb (middle), Claire Chisholm (on screen), Oliver Chisholm (second from right) and Angela Billings (right)Vivienne Billings (left) Doris Webb (middle), Claire Chisholm (on screen), Oliver Chisholm (second from right) and Angela Billings (right) (Image: Vivienne Billings)

During the Second World War, Doris worked to help maintain and repair parachutes and was bombed out of her family home three times as they lived near the Surrey Docks, a target for enemy bombers.

Doris moved to Basingstoke in 1963 with her husband John Webb, known as Joe, for his job as a forklift driver at Sainsbury's.

The supermarket's depot was based in Houndmills, serving as a national packing facility and later a distribution centre. John die at the age of 73.

Doris is a keen puzzle enthusiast, beginning the day by completing the Daily Mail crossword and filling in quiz books. She also has a love for needlework and used to create intricate embroidery. 

Vivienne said her mother was 'quite chuffed' to receive a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla commemorating the milestone, but, 'being a Londoner' remarked that 'he ain't even got me a drink or given me a fiver'.

When asked about her mother's secret to living a long life, Vivienne said she 'eats well and has the old tipple'. She added that Doris used to tell her: "You've got to keep your mind busy."

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Doris' grandchildren; Angela Billings, Claire Chisholm, and Oliver Chisholm, held a family celebration on Sunday, July 21, with a cake handmade by Vivienne.

Beech Tree Care Home, in Overton, where Doris lives, marked the milestone with a cake, decorated with purple borders, flowers, champagne bottles and a 'Happy 100 birthday' topper, made by the care home's head chef.

Manager Sarah Hughes said it was 'amazing' to celebrate with Doris as she has 'lived here the longest'.

She added: "She's been poorly a lot of the time, and she's always said 'I want to reach 100' and she made it, so we are really pleased for her and her family."