One of Merseyside's oldest men shares secret on huge milestone

Charles Martin has lived an 'extraordinary' life16:13, 27 Jul 2026One of the oldest men in Merseyside who celebrated his 107th birthday last week has shared the secret to a long and happy life. Charles Martin, from the Wirral, celebrated the milestone on July 23, surrounded by his family, staff and fellow patients at Arrowe Park Hospital.‌Charles was born on July 23, 1919. The dad, who during WWII served in the Royal Air Force, has lived an "extraordinary" life. He learned to play baseball alongside his American counterparts. Then, after the war, he became dairy manager at Swan Hill Dairy, a Wirral business that supplied milk to more than 40,000 households across the peninsula.‌A lifelong sportsman, Charles also played football at both Anfield and Goodison Park during his younger years and