A CANNINGTON woman has celebrated her 100th birthday with he friends and family.

Sylvia Mower, wife of the late Leslie Mower and mother to Susan and Jennifer, marked her centenary with a party at the Old Vicarage Care Home in Stockland Bristol, near Cannington.

Sylvia was born in Cardiff in 1917 and moved with her family to Cannington in 1962 when Leslie became employed at the Hinkley Point Power Station.

Sylvia was employed at Cannington Agricultural College as a short hand typist and secretary for 14 years retiring in 1977.

Family and friends came to celebrate Sylvia’s very special occasion and enjoy a slice of celebratory cake.

The picture shows Sylvia with her daughter Susan, husband John, grandson Ian with his partner Louise, granddaughter Carolyn with her partner Damien and five of her six great-grandchildren – Hannah, Breanna, Erin, Caden and Ayla.