Little Paxton resident Ivy Cormack has celebrated turning a remarkable 100 years old.

Ivy celebrated the momentous occasion on July 5 by having what she coined "neighbours day" with neighbours, friends and family ahead of a Sunday party at the Little Paxton Bowls Club.

Speaking to the Hunts Post, Ivy shared her secret to living a long life and said: "Keep breathing, be happy and be positive.

"Just enjoy life; I've never been a miserable person, I don't think I have. I'm always thankful for what I've got. I am fortunate that I don't suffer from a bad heart!"

The Hunts Post: When Ste offered to give Ivy a kiss on her birthday, she remarked that although she appreciates a kiss from a man, she's packed up looking for one so don't get your hopes up!When Ste offered to give Ivy a kiss on her birthday, she remarked that although she appreciates a kiss from a man, she's packed up looking for one so don't get your hopes up! (Image: Ste Greenall)

Ivy was thrilled to have turned 100 and spoke with Black Cat Radio presenter Ste Greenall in St James' Church to mark the special occasion.

Ste also told Ivy that she had become the radio's oldest listener during their chat.

Ivy reflected on her happy childhood memories with Ste and reminisced on the past 100 years and life as the youngest child in a family of five sisters and three brothers.

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Speaking to Ste, Ivy said: "I'm so pleased I've got this far, though I am a 100, so I don't want to jump the gun!"

The Hunts Post: Ivy received a birthday card from Ste and the Black Cat team.Ivy received a birthday card from Ste and the Black Cat team. (Image: Ste Greenall)

"I'm very blessed, I've had four lovely children, and they've grown into four lovely adults. I can't say much better than that, so I'm very blessed."

Born in Saffron Walden in 1923, Ivy moved to Little Paxton 38 years ago in 1985 and now considers herself a part of the village, regularly attending the church as a member.

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Ivy retired from laundry work when she was 62 and joked: "I never thought I'd last so long, otherwise, I'd have got myself another job!"

Ivy continued to tell Ste about her happy life and her love of Little Paxton and St Neots, and as a Frank Sinatra fan, he played her You Make Me Feel So Young to close their special 100th birthday segment.