A New Forest care home resident has shared her secret to longevity as she marked her 103rd birthday.

On Wednesday, November 22, Joy Sessions celebrated the milestone at Care UK's Sway Place on Church Lane, attributing her impressive lifespan to "a glass of wine a day".

Joy also advised maintaining a balance, with "lots of walking and enjoying the outdoors" being equally important.

Her birthday celebration featured an afternoon tea party organised by the team at Sway Place for Joy and her family and friends.

The celebration was capped off with a special birthday cake prepared by head chef Alan Bell.

Joy said: "I had a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends."

Sharing her advice for the younger generation, Joy said it was "a glass of wine a day and lots of walking!"

Francis Owusu Bosompin, general manager at Sway Place, said: "It was an honour to celebrate Joy’s 103rd birthday by hosting a special afternoon tea party with her friends and family.

"She is a much-loved resident at Sway Place, and we all had a wonderful time celebrating this tremendous milestone.

"Everything we do centres around supporting residents to live happy and fulfilling lives, which is why we are always eager to mark special occasions.

"Joy’s 103rd birthday was no exception, and it was a delight to hear her advice for living a long and happy life. Let’s all raise a glass to Joy."

Born in London on November 22, 1924, Joy was raised with her parents and three sisters.

During the war, Joy was evacuated to Exeter, where she met her husband, John.

After the war, the couple returned to London in the 1950s, raising three daughters before eventually relocating to Poole.

Joy spent her years at home caring for their children and in her free time, she pursued painting, tennis, badminton, yoga, and walking.

Today, Joy boasts seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, who frequently visit her at Sway Place.