A STRETFORD car dealership helped a long-serving employee celebrate her 70th birthday in style.

Jenny Pollard, sales administrator at Swansway Honda Manchester, was given a surprise presentation by her colleagues and bosses.

The directors left head office and came to the Chester Road dealership to join in the celebrations for Jenny, who has worked on the site for 27 years.

The directors presented her with a bracelet and the dealership clubbed together to give matching earrings, on May 21.

Jenny said: "I’ve been here a very long time, but I can honestly say nothing like this has ever happened before.

" For all the directors to come over for my birthday and give me such a wonderful present was simply lovely, it really made my big day.”

Director David Smyth said: “I’ve never seen Jenny without a smile on her face, she’s always bubbly, always fun and does a great job.

" I couldn’t believe it when I found out she was about to turn 70, it just goes to show that age really is just a number.”