Vera Woods celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary last Friday surrounded by love, laughter and four generations of family, relatives and friends. The festivities stretched across several days and locations, starting with lamington cake at Sharp’s Bakery, followed by a joyful gathering with residents and staff at the Birchip Nursing Home, and culminating in a special celebration in Bendigo on Mother’s Day with 80 relatives and friends.

A highlight of the celebration for Vera was receiving a letter from King Ch