A former ballet teacher from Kings Langley claims her life as a dancer has helped her reach the grand old age of 107.

Demonstrating her flexibility, centenarian Muriel Green was high kicking her legs in the air in celebration on Wednesday afternoon at her residence, Ardent Nursing Home, Kings Langley.

Mrs Green turned 107 on November 26 and celebrated the landmark birthday with friends and staff at the care home.

But this did not stop the active former dancer from marking her birthday again on Wednesday, with a cake and candles.

Mrs Green was born in London, but moved to Abbots Langley at the age of two, when her father bought Duck’s Farm.

After she married her first husband in her 20s, she relocated to Kings Langley and has lived there ever since.

Mrs Green, an active member of the nursing home, likes to socialise with other residents as much as she can, which she believes is a result of being an only child.

She said: "I’ve lived here for three years, following a fall I had at my home in Lauderdale Road.

“I like to walk along the corridors and visit my friends and chat with the staff - and I also like to help out where I can by folding the washing.”

Mrs Green, who has worked as a ballet and Sunday school teacher, said: “Up until the age of 105 I would do my ballet stretches every day, but I’m not so steady now, so I don’t do them so often.

“I can still kick my legs high into the air and I’m rarely unwell - I believe that is because of my training as a dancer.

“I also like to have a little dance with residents at Christmas, with the help of the staff.”

According to home manager Theresa Tayag, Mrs Green received a birthday card from the Queen, which is now being proudly displayed on the window ledge of Mrs Green’s room.

Ms Tayag said: “Mrs Green is the oldest resident we have had at Ardent Nursing Home.

“She’s remarkable, a wonderful lady.”