A CENTENARIAN has celebrated her birthday with a party and a meal.

Hylda Hillman, who lives at West House Residential Home, Westcliff, spent the day with close family.

Her son Stuart Hillman said: “She was a little overwhelmed by it but she enjoyed her birthday very much.

“Friday’s little party was with the immediate family.

“We’re going to have another one for her with other family members and friends.”

Her granddaughter Lauren Bishop said: “We took her out to a meal at Westcliff Hotel.

“She recalled to us what life was like during the war.”