A spirited resident of a city care home has claimed the secret to long life is whisky as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

Bertram Wilson, who lives at Brooklands care home in Drayton, is a former British Army serviceman. 

Norwich Evening News: Bertram Wilson has many achievements from his life including leaving school with a distinction in English Bertram Wilson has many achievements from his life including leaving school with a distinction in English (Image: Brooklands care home)

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He trained in Northern Ireland before being posted to Catterick as a member of the Royal Signals. 

When celebrating the milestone birthday, Bertram was asked about the secret to a long and fulfilling life, to which he said: “It’s very simple really, Whisky.  

“Life will only get you down if you allow it to.” 

Bertram has many achievements under his belt including leaving school aged 16 with a distinction in English, conquering Mount Snowden for a second time on his 80th birthday as well as being sporty enjoying swimming and running.

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Norwich Evening News: The mischievous centenarian puts his long life down to whisky The mischievous centenarian puts his long life down to whisky (Image: Brooklands care home)

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Care home manager Karen Willimott outlined how popular Bertram is with his fun-loving personality, saying: “His infectious happiness has a huge impact on everyone around him.

"His positive energy and enthusiasm for life brings a sense of joy to our home, making it a brighter place for everyone.” 

Norwich Evening News: He celebrated with friends, family and staff from the home He celebrated with friends, family and staff from the home (Image: Brooklands care home)