Bradford's oldest citizens will be treated to a special tea at City Hall on Friday August 6 to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday.

The Lord Mayor, Stanley King and Leader of the Council, Margaret Eaton, will be hosting the event in the Banqueting Hall where tea-time treats will be served and music from a string quartet will be playing.

It is open to anyone in the Bradford district who is due to celebrate his or her 100th birthday this year or who has already celebrated their century.

Coun Eaton, who had the idea for the party said: "We are delighted to host this very special tea at City Hall to honour the Queen Mother on her birthday and also Bradford's centenarian citizens.

"It will give me great pleasure to meet our oldest residents, who are really young people who have lived a long time.

"I am sure we will have a lot to talk about."

The Lord Mayor said: "I am looking forward to taking tea with my elders to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Queen Mother.

"I will also be hoping to pick up a few tips on how to stay young-looking from those who have been around long enough to know."

A Birthday Book will also be available for residents to write birthday messages for the Queen Mother at City Hall and in area offices throughout the district from July 31 to August 25.

If you are a centenarian (or beyond) and would like to be included in the tea party contact Loraine Shaw on (01274) 752276.