'Annie is incredible' – Celebrations at care home as one of the region's oldest residents turns 104

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By Lisa O'BrienBridgnorthPublished: Sept 16, 2023Last Updated: Sept 16, 2023Comments

One of the region’s longest living residents has celebrated her 104th birthday.

Annie Allen was celebrating her 104th birthday. Here she is pictured with her children: Chris Hayes, 65, Tony Allen, 78 and Cathy Silbermann, 67

Annie Allen, or ‘Nan’, was born on September 15, 1919, on Bryn Derw farm near the Welsh town of Llanfyllin.

By Lisa O'Brien

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