TWO LOCAL women recently celebrated reaching milestone birthdays - with another of set to celebrate a big day next week.

John-ann Gillespie, known to family and friends as Joey, turned 100 on May 16 and had a day of celebration at Caledonia Care Home with family members and staff there.

And Margaret Craig, who is also a resident of the Care Home, celebrated her 105th birthday just a few days later.

Joey says that the secret to her long-life is clean living, good food and happy times.

And there will be another big birthday as a resident turns 103 next week in Caledonia Care Home.

Keep an eye out for a photo of all three of the centenarians together.

A big happy birthday for this week to both Joey and Margaret from everyone at the Herald.