A former businesswoman with a lifelong passion for painting and drawing has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Joan Connett, from Epsom Lodge care home in Burgh Heath Road, Epsom, celebrated her birthday with friends and family last Monday.

Mrs Connett was born in East London and was a successful businesswoman in Bedfordshire before her retirement.

When she moved to Epsom nine years ago, she joined Conquest Art group and she donated one of her paintings to the Mayor’s offices a few years ago.

Epsom’s Mayor Councillor Robert Foote joined the celebrations along with her family including her three daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.