A much-loved mum, nan and great-nan who celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday received almost 200 cards.

Blanche Eldridge celebrated the monumental milestone at her home in Higham with messages from family, the Queen and even her favourite TV show, Bargain Hunt.

Blanche Eldridge celebrating her 100th birthday with her cards. Video: Amanda Sibun

The 100-year-old received 178 cards and her family think there may be more to come due to post delays following the snowfall last week.

Granddaughter Amanda Sibun said: "Nannie was completely overwhelmed, it was all very emotional.

"Because she lives alone in a small flat, her birthday this year was going to be a bit lonelier because of lockdown, but we decided to campaign for 100 cards to be written for her birthday.

"Blanche loves cards and we thought it would be lovely for the special day.

"But within a few weeks of the appeal on my Facebook page, we had many more from friends and family. We were able to give her 178 cards!"

The mum of two, nan of four and great-nan of six was surprised by the response.

She said: "I don't know what to think. I'm grateful to everybody.

"I'm just overwhelmed. I thought I might have got four, or five, or six cards but I didn't expect that many.

"I think it will take me until next year to open all this lot."

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