A WOMAN who celebrated her 101st birthday said the secret to a long life could be being active.
Irene Hall, of Capel Terrance, Southend, has enjoyed various celebrations with her large family to mark reaching the milestone.
She said: “I was pretty active until my 80s but don’t have much use of my legs these days.
“My daughter, Celia does my shopping and cooks meals for me which I heat up in the microwave.
“I am still living on my own but I do have a carer who comes in.
“I have lived in this area for about 60 or 70 years now, and I used to know everyone living here but now I only know one person.”
She is proud to have two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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