ON behalf of our father, Tom Thomas, we would like to thank all our family and friends for attending his 100th birthday on March 3. There were about 90 people at the Burford Bowls Club for the afternoon.

Thank you also for the lovely shrubs and plants, and £120 in donations for Oxford Down Syndrome, chocolates and numerous other gifts. He enjoyed the day and especially the message from the Queen. An addition that day was a great great granddaughter – very special. Tired, but very happy for the day.

MAUREEN TURNER

Arkell Avenue

Carterton