A SURPRISE party greeted a Tavistock resident recently as friends and family helped her to celebrate turning 90 years old.

Winn Mills was surprised when around 13 of her closest friends and family from across the country unexpectedly arrived to help her celebrate her 90th birthday.

Mrs Mills' daughter Ann Staples organised the party. She said: 'We made a buffet, put some decorations and balloons up — it was really nice. She really enjoyed herself.'