ALLAN David Jones celebrated a huge personal milestone on Saturday, April 22 when he celebrated his 100th birthday.

All he wanted was a nice, quiet and small gathering at his home in Bright, Victoria.

He enjoyed reading the many cards people had sent, and the many lovely phone calls from well–wishers.

He was very chuffed to receive a lovely card from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

As he reached his mid 90s, every birthday we would say "one year closer to receiving a letter from the Queen".

Allan was born in Wangaratta on April 22, 1923, the only son of David and Mable Jones.

He spent most his life in Meadow Creek on the family farm.

When he was a young fellow to make money he used to catch rabbits and shoot foxes and have beehives for honey.

Allan met his future wife, Dorothy Wadley, while he was selling honey.

They were married in Wangaratta on 2nd April 1955 and this year was their 68th wedding anniversary.

Allan and his father milled the timber off the farm to build Allan and Dorothy's house which they also built themselves.

They also ran a dairy farm for many years.

Allan also picked hops for a few years.

After the dairy farm Allan and Dorothy used to pick grapes and blueberries.

They also grew their own vegetables and had chickens.

From this produce they used to go and sell around Wangaratta and surrounds

Allan and Dorothy had three children, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren

Allan and Dorothy moved to Bight four years ago where they now call home.