Wales Oldest Man Celebrates Approaching 107th Birthday With Fish And Chips
Published 19h ago · Latest report 1h ago
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Wales's oldest man credits a fish and chip diet for helping him reach his 107th birthday.
Owen Filer has received a commemorative shield from an armed forces charity ahead of his 107th birthday. Believed to be the oldest man in Wales, he credits his longevity to a regular diet of fish and chips. He admitted he never expected to reach such a milestone age.
- The secretHe credits a diet of fish and chips as his recipe for a long life.
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Owen Filer is recognized as Wales's oldest man and was honored by the armed forces charity SSAFA as he approaches his 107th birthday.
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- Daily ExpressWales oldest man's surprising answer to 'recipe for long life' as he reveals daily habit1h ago · open ↗
- Evening Standard‘Wales’s oldest man’ recommends fish and chip diet as he nears 107th birthday19h ago · open ↗
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