Celebrations for Blackgang Chine's Mr Dabell's 100th birthday were enjoyed by family and former colleagues last week.

Mr Dabell, known to many as FRD, enjoyed two parties.

One party was attended by around 40 family members, and the other saw around 50 previous employees join Mr Dabell to reminisce.

A spokesperson for Vectis Ventures said Mr Dabell was in great spirits and enjoyed seeing everyone.

They are still receiving cards for him through the post at Blackgang – and there were 106 at the last count!

Mr Dabell was the fourth generation owner of the theme park and spent nearly 70 years at the helm.

He is the man responsible for many of Blackgang Chine’s iconic attractions, from the model village and dinosaurs to the fairy castle to cowboy town.