L&F Jones has kicked off a year of celebrations to mark its centenary with store openings, promotions and events including a music festival and a charity golf day.

The Landmark member vowed to make the next 100 years just as successful as the last at a party with 100 suppliers at its Best Western Centurion Hotel in Midsomer Norton. It will add four c-stores to its ­estate of 16 over the next year. One will feature a café called 5th Avenue Coffee.

"With five generations actively involved in the business we look forward to the next 100 years," said MD Martin Jones.