Wales's oldest man credits fish and chips for long life

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 01:57 · Archive

Owen Filer, believed to be Wales's oldest man at 107, attributes his long life to a simple diet and working throughout his life.

Owen Filer, believed to be Wales's oldest man, has attributed his approach to his 107th birthday to a simple life of work and a fish and chips diet. Born in 1919, he served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and then the Military Police during the Second World War.

Mr Filer told reporters there was 'no secret recipe' to longevity other than living 'properly' and not overeating. He said he lived on 'fish and chips, a full meal, a scoop full of chips and a fish, and it was cod and hake, it was genuine', adding that such meals are now unaffordable.

On Friday, Mr Filer was presented with a commemorative statuette by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, in recognition of his military service. He celebrated the milestone with friends, family and fellow veterans at Market Hall Cinema in Brynmawr, where he watched a screening of One Good Turn. He has four children, ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

How it is being reported

• 'Oldest man in Wales' recommends diet of fish and chips as he nears his 107th birthdayOwen Filer, who lives in Cwmbran, said there is 'no secret' and he has lived a simple life, working and not overeating.Daily Mail · 17 Oct, 01:41
• ‘Wales’s oldest man’ recommends fish and chip diet as he nears 107th birthdayOwen Filer has been presented with a commemorative shield by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.Evening Standard · 16 Oct, 16:59

In this story: Owen Filer · Royal Welsh Fusiliers · Military Police · SSAFA · Cwmbran · Wales · Brynmawr

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