A former florist and volunteer for St Helier Hospital will turn 100 on Christmas day.

Ruby Thacker, from Wallington, had an early celebration with all her family and the mayor of Sutton Sean Brennan at Among Friends Wallington on Thursday, December 20.

She has two daughters, four grandsons and seven great grandchildren.

Among Friends, a day care service for people over the age of 60, also held a charity Christmas lunch on the day.

Manager Wendy Carpenter said: “It was absolutely lovely – everybody enjoyed it.”