A sprightly great-gran has celebrated her 108th birthday and puts her longevity down to yoga.
Joan Helen Dyke is one of the oldest people in the UK.
She was born in 1917 and has lived through both World Wars.
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The centenarian marked the milestone at the care home where she enjoys regular yoga sessions with her fellow residents.
And she says keeping active has helped her lead a “good life.”
She said: “I know that the busy life I enjoy keeps me healthy in mind and body and I particularly love yoga.
“And the food.
“I’ve had such a good life.
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“I couldn’t tell you what my favourite memories so far have been as there have been so many.
“It was lovely to celebrate my birthday with my loved ones around me and many thanks to the caring team for making it all happen.”
Joan was originally a nursery school teacher but during WWII she moved to the casualty unit of the Army Records Office.
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She had the role of telling families the tragic news they had lost a loved one.
Joan married Hugh Dyke and they lived all over the UK in places including Yorkshire, Newport and Whitchurch, as reported by What’s The Jam.
They had two daughters, Gill and Cynthia, and Joan now has a multi-generational family with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her 108th party was at Isle Court Nursing Home, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, where she’s lived for six years.
She received her birthday card from King Charles and The Queen Consort.
Claire Harris, Isle Court manager, said: “Joan is very popular and she still manages to take a full and active part in life at the home.
“It was our pleasure to join Joan and her family and friends in celebrating this incredible birthday.
“Joan has been here for six years and she loves getting involved in all the activities.
“She is showing no signs of slowing down.”
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