A SCOTTISH piper was among the special guests at the 105th birthday party for one-time charity swimmer Evelyn Letman.

He entertained Evelyn's family and friends during the celebrations at Granville Court in Wallasey on Friday.

The Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Tony Smith, also called with a bouquet of flowers for Evelyn - who taught disabled adults and children at Guinea Gap baths, Wallasey and has taken to the water to raise hundreds of pounds for charity over the years.

Relative Brian Lloyd said: "This was a tremendous day and she also received a card from her Majesty The Queen.

"More than 50 family members and friends visited her throughout the day.

"After all her charity swimming over the years I think she deserves a little mention."

Five years ago, Evelyn from Wallasey marked her 100th birthday with a swim at Guinea Gap Baths in Seacombe.

She has spent decades raising money through her love of sport.

In the 1980s, she swam an impressive three miles in two and a half hours to raise funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

At the age of 88 she swam a mile with the first length under water to raise money.

In 2008 she was handed a 'Wirral Award' for ‘Services to the Community’ – honouring her 55 years of service to the Wallasey Disabled Swimming club.

In 2010 she swam a quarter of a mile to raise £244 for Wirral Hospice St John's.