Hereford Dynamix Trampoline Club, based at the leisure centre in Holmer Road, wished military veteran Tony Geraghty, who bounces twice a week, a happy birthday.

Sharing his story, the club said Mr Geraghty joins the adult trampoline sessions twice a week with his personal coaches Stuart and Emma.

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His favourite skill is a front landing and he likes back somersaults in the harness, but in his heyday, he was able to somersault front and back with no support.

Military veteran Tony Geraghty has celebrated his 90th birthday. Picture: Hereford Dynamix Trampoline Club

The club said Mr Geraghty loves being part of such a supportive group of bouncers and said the sport helps him to retain his co-ordination and balance.

Along with trampolining, he also enjoys running and going to the gym.

Starting trampolining at the age of 60, Tony has been trampolining for 30 years with coach Stuart joining in 1992 after trying a half-term taster session at Halo Leisure.

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A former member of the parachute regiment and decorated military veteran, completing 500 freefall parachute jumps, Tony was looking for something new to do.

A man of many talents, Mr Geraghty was a journalist for the Boston Globe and was The Sunday Times defence correspondent.

He is a distinguished author of contemporary history, the club said, having written many books including the best-selling SAS history Who Dares Wins.

"Here’s wishing you the best birthday Tony, you are an inspiration to us all," the club said.