A Kilwinning woman has celebrated her 100th birthday as she partied with friends and family to mark the occasion.

Nancy Phillips was born on August 13, 1922 and celebrated her birthday with 20of her family members and closest friends and a card sent to her from the Queen.

For the past two years, Nancy has lived with her son Eddie due to a decline in her health and mobility but was still able to enjoy the festivities despite her physical condition.

Irvine Times: Nancy celebrating with her friends and familyNancy celebrating with her friends and family

Eddie, who organised the party with Nancy's daughter-in-law Edwina, said: “Nancy was born four years before the General Strike, was seven when the 1929 crash happened and 17 on the outbreak of WW2.

"She absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the party. She enjoyed seeing everyone who came and just loved being the centre of attention.

“Despite her age her brain is still pretty well functioning.

“It took an hour to open all of her presents. She’s got enough boxes of chocolates to open a shop.”

Anthea Dickson, North Ayrshire's Provost, was also in attendance to wish Nancy a happy birthday.

Posting about the celebrations on Twitter, the Provost said: “It was a lovely afternoon with family and friends - and a lot of love.

“It was a privilege to present Nancy with some flowers & a card.”

In her youth Nancy enjoyed travelling, and lived in Australia with her husband Ted between 1951 and 1962.

She has been active throughout her whole life and is known by her friends and family for her sociability.