THE oldest and youngest residents of Winterborne Houghton met when Margaret Bolton celebrated her 100th birthday.

Margaret, believed to be the first villager ever to reach the landmark, celebrated with a surprise party at her home on Tuesday, June 13.

It was organised by her son Gareth and daughter Valerie with their respective spouses Malou and Josiah.

Winterborne Houghton’s youngest resident, two-week-old Max Rastall, went along with his mum Robyn to present a card from the parish council on the village’s behalf.

Pride of place, however, went to the card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Margaret was delighted her two nephews, Canon Andrew Loat and his wife Heather, and Timothy Loat and his wife Anne, were able to attend.

Sadly, Margaret’s niece Zoe Keller was unable to make it as she lives in Australia.

Musical entertainment was supplied by Margaret’s son-in-law, Josiah, who played a wonderful rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ with a distinct Caribbean twist.