MEET North East Lincolnshire's oldest resident – she's 108 today!
Vera Rostron is spending the day with staff and other residents at the Farringford Residential Home, on Grimsby Road, in Cleethorpes.
Mrs Rostron has lived at the home for the last 12 years and is the 85th oldest person in Britain.
She believes there is no secret to living a long life but said: "I don't worry about things and just keep going.
"I also find that being happy is important.
"Over the years I don't really think I have changed much and I have still got my sense of humour – or I like to think so anyway.
"The only tip I can give anyone for living as long as me is to be as cheerful and happy as possible but there isn't really a secret."
Born in Castle Street, Grimsby, in 1904, Vera attended Harold Street School and would have gone on to further study had it not have been for the outbreak of the war.
Throughout her teens, Vera played the piano at the Oxford Street cinema, which was owned by her father, before marrying her late husband Wilfred in 1929.
After moving to Cleethorpes, Vera took up a caring role in her family, looking after her mother Lucy and other relatives, including her uncle who she nursed for 17 years.
A cake and presents will be presented to Vera from staff at the home.
Senior carer Amy Copley added: "Vera is a lovely person who is a pleasure to see everyday.
"She has a good sense of humour and is always kind to everyone.
"It is great to have the oldest woman in North East Lincolnshire living here.
"We are going to celebrate together with cake and presents.
"It is definitely going to be a special day but the thing about Vera is she never likes a lot of fuss no matter what the day is.
"Everyone here at Farringford Residential Home wants to wish Vera a very happy birthday and we hope there are many more to come."
Vera is also looking forward to Christmas Day because she is going to be taken out by friends.
