Councillors paid a special visit to a 'wonderful' Wigan pensioner as they joined her 98th birthday celebrations
A Wigan pensioner who was born in the same year as the introduction of universal suffrage and discovery of penicillin has celebrated her 98th birthday.
Annie Fielding’s long life has included many significant moments in history, including the Second World War and the heyday of Wigan Casino.
Aspull, New Springs and Whelley councillors Chris Ready and Laura Flynn paid her a surprise visit to celebrate the milestone and hear her memories.
Coun Ready said: "It was great reminiscing over past people and places. Annie is still her upbeat self and very much the head of the family."
They presented Annie with a special letter, a certificate and a birthday cake from Aspull firm Truly Scrumptious.
Annie said: "It was great seeing Laura and Chris – such a lovely surprise, and for once I was stuck for words!"
Coun Flynn added: "What a wonderful lady and a lovely family. It’s moments like this that make being a councillor a real privilege."