A MOLD resident is celebrating her 105th birthday today.

Ilyd Jones, was born on February 29 in 1916, which being a leap year results in her celebrating her birthdays on March 1 instead.

The Leader: Birthday girl, Ilyd Jones. Birthday girl, Ilyd Jones.

Friend of Mrs Jones, Russell Jones, who is originally from Canada, said: "My grandparents used to be neighbours with Ilyd, so I have very fond memories of her.

"She has outlived all of her family, which understandably has been especially hard on her during the continuous lockdowns we've had.

"She's been in lockdown all by herself for a year now, with just a carer visiting her bungalow daily.

"Not many people would be able to do this, so it's amazing that at her age she has."

Mr Jones stated that Ilyd has received her Covid vaccine but due to the current lockdown, she will be celebrating her milestone birthday quietly this year.