A 106-year-old veteran from Cwmbran who is thought to be the oldest resident of Wales has revealed his simple approach to longevity as his 107th birthday approaches.
Owen Filer gathered with relatives, companions and former service colleagues at the Tredegar Veterans Support Hub to mark the occasion ahead of the milestone on Monday.
The World War Two veteran, who joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers before transferring to the Military Police, explained that there was nothing remarkable about his formula for reaching such an advanced age beyond maintaining a respectable lifestyle.
He recalled that he had laboured throughout his existence and never consumed food to excess.
His daily meals consisted primarily of fish and chips, with generous portions of cod and hake providing the foundation of his diet.
A commemorative shield was presented to Mr Filer on Friday by SSAFA, the armed forces charitable organisation, acknowledging both his military contributions and his forthcoming birthday.
His daughter Anne Messore, aged 80, was present for the occasion.
The centenarian is also survived by four offspring, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Following the formal gathering, Mr Filer received an unexpected warm reception at Market Hall Cinema in Brynmawr, where he selected the feature film One Good Turn for his screening.
A fellow former serviceman named Darren Foote, who assisted with arranging the birthday festivities, noted that Mr Filer remained perplexed by the attention he received and considered himself undeserving of such recognition.
According to Mr Foote, the nonagenarian maintained impeccable daily standards, rising each morning, dressing formally and approaching each day with clear objectives.