SECOND World War munitions worker Marion Souter celebrated becoming a centenarian with afternoon tea with her family at Forest Lodge Garden Centre.

And she used the opportunity to show off a special telegram from the Queen.

Born and raised in Buxton, Derbyshire, Marion went into service upon leaving school. During the Second World War, she moved south and worked in a munitions factory at Arborfield, near Reading.

Marion has lived in Lindford, near Bordon, for nearly 70 years, moving there to join sister Mary and her husband, who ran Cross Roads Stores.

While working in the shop, she met her husband William – known as Bill – who was the local milkman.

Together they continued the milk business, and Marion often placed pints on doorsteps in all weathers.

She has two sons and a granddaughter and is keen on sport – a special memory is being at Wimbledon to see Virginia Wade win the women’s singles final in 1977.

Once a regular bingo player at Lindford Working Men’s Club, Marion is a life member of the club – and the first member to reach a century.