‘Hard work, fresh air and a loving family’ the ingredients for a long life, 100-year-old Mid Wales woman says
‘Hard work, fresh air and a loving family’ are the ingredients for a long life, a Rhayader 100 year-old says
Katie Lewis of the Elan Valley celebrated her special day with a visit from Rhayader Mayor Councillor Christian Walton and town and county Councillor Angela Davies.
They presented Mrs Lewis with a beautiful bouquet of flowers to mark her 100th birthday.
Mrs Lewis was born in Crofty Perthi, the third of seven children, and at 12 years old she moved to the Elan Valley.
She married husband Ikey Lewis and together they farmed Frondorddu in the Elan Valley.
She will also be celebrating her special birthday with her three sons - Robert, Steve and Mark - two granddaughters Molly and Bethan and other family members.
Mrs Lewis credits hard work, fresh air, and a loving family for her long life.
