A POSITIVE attitude is the secret to a long life according to Annie Carter who has celebrated reaching her century.
Annie Carter, of Monnow Road, Aveley turned 100 years old on Wednesday.
She is set to mark the occasion with 28 of her family members at the Chevalier restaurant in Hornchurch on Saturday night.
Annie, who moved to Thurrock from Plaistow, East London, over 30 years ago, said: "My secret to a long life is a positive attitude and taking each day as it comes and doing the best I can.
"It will be nice to get the family together."
Annie has five children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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