106-year-old says secret to a long life is having a bowl of custard every day

Asda has granted him a whole year's supply

A former British Army corporal who went on to earn a crust at HM Revenue & Customs until his 1979 retirement, Leslie believes his ongoing clean bill of health is all down to eating custard from Monday to Sunday.

"The secret to a long life is custard. Rhubarb from the garden and custard. I eat it every day," he said.

"I prefer it cold. It's nice in a trifle. You can't beat it. I usually have the powder but I've got a readymade Ambrosia in the pantry for emergencies. You should always have a pudding.

"You can put custard with apples, gooseberries, any fruit from the garden."

A great-great-grandfather twice over - he also has eight grandkids and nine great-grandkids - Leslie went on to claim he doesn't suffer from any "aches and pains", nor does he "take any medications or see a doctor" despite his incredible age.

For his 100th birthday back in 2019, he was gifted his own Bird's custard jug from his family as well as a card from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Leslie's 105th and 106th garnered recognition from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

As for his advice for growing older, he suggested: "Everything in moderation. I'm so lucky and I'm quite happy. The thing that has changed the most is video calls. I can't work it myself. I'm a bit old-fashioned."

Saluting one of their best custard customers, supermarket giant Asda has honoured Leslie with a year's supply of the stuff, with a spokesperson commenting: "We'll all be taking a leaf out of Mr Lemon's book and enjoying more custard going forward, we hope he enjoys a free year's supply on us. When life gives you lemons add custard!"

Leslie's family said he was "absolutely delighted".

He'd best get growing some more rhubarb...