A MEMBER of a Newport group for people who have combined sight and hearing loss has just celebrated turning 100 years old.

Trevor Wigmore was surrounded by fellow members of the Deafblind social group in Newport for the celebrations last week.

Mr Wigmore, is partially sighted and has difficulty hearing, as do many of the social group’s other members. Tea and cake were provided to all those who joined in the festivities to mark the joyous occasion.

The group meets monthly at the Salvation Army on Hill Street in Newport town centre and receive speakers, take part in activities, go out on trips and form friendships.

Anyone interested in joining the group can contact Rhiannon Crocombe, senior outreach officer for south Wales for Deafblind, at rhiannon.crocombe@deafblind.org.uk or 07827 309770.