A woman from Bungay has attributed her long-life to home-cooked meals, golf and a rich life of travel as she celebrates her 100th birthday.

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A woman from Bungay has attributed her long-life to home-cooked meals, golf and a rich life of travel as she celebrates her 100th birthday.

Hazel Beckett was born in Pakefield, near Lowestoft on December 28, 1918.

She moved to Bungay to pursue a lifestyle of playing golf, knitting and making clothes as she worked in large office until her retirement.

The skilled seamstress has a wardrobe filled with hand-made goods and keeps up to date with current affairs by reading the paper each day

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Mrs Beckett has a love for the royals and was thrilled when she recieved her telegram from the Queen.

In 100 years, Mrs Beckett has witnessed a dramatic change technology and lifestyle.

She said: 'I do not know if all the changes and modern technology is really for the better.'

Mrs Beckett celebrated her birthday with balloons and cake alongside staff at the Bigod Care.

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