Not everyone lives to the ripe old age of 103. But Lytham St Annes care home resident has celebrated her one hundred and third birthday.
Enthusiastic care staff also put up balloons and banners to help ensure the party atmosphere could be enjoyed by all involved.Naturally, LancsLive had to ask what Ida's secret to a long life was, and if she had any life advice for us. Ida said: "Do as you're told, mind your own business and keep your cards close to your chest."
In 1936, when Ida was just 16, she became a carpet fitter. She says she did the job for many years, and it 'always paid the bills'. She said: "Raymond is my only boy, he's a good lad. He looks after me very well. I have many grandchildren whom I love very much. My life is very full of love and happiness."