IT was a very special day at Howbury House care home in Malvern when resident Ruth Taylor celebrated her 102nd birthday.

She marked the special occasion with a buffet lunch and a specially-made cake, which she shared with friends and staff.

Senior assistant Tracy Thompson said: "Ruth really enjoyed the occasion, and the next day she was saying had wonderful it had been, and how grateful she was to everyone for arranging it.

"Ruth is originally from Worcester and she's been with us since February. She really loves it here.

"She is a very jolly lady, very sociable, and you would not guess she is 102."