Diamond Wedding Anniversary

We had a wonderful Saturday evening at the end of August at the Ramside Hall near Durham celebrating Mum & Dad's Diamond Wedding Anniversary. All seventeen of us - family and friends. This used to be a regular venue for Mum and Dad for Sunday lunch so it was a walk down memory lane for them.

During the evening we had a pianist playing old and new songs for us- it was absolutely brilliant. He played 'Congratulations' when the cake was brought in.
A perfect evening and the weather was good too!!

Not many couples are lucky enough to get to this stage in their marriage for a variety of reasons. Even the waitress commented that they get lots of 'Golden' Anniversaries - 50 yrs of marriage but very few 'Diamond' - 60 yrs of marriage.

Well Done Mum & Dad, you are a rare breed these days and we are very proud of you both.
Mum & Dad both chose the scallops for their starters - followed by Gressingham Duck.
A beautiful basket of flowers from sons, daughter and their partners and a fabulous bouquet from the Grandchildren.

A card from the Queen and an old fashioned telegram from the family - original stamps as well. Also a beautiful bouquet of flowers from our relatives in New Zealand. Thank you so much.

Although Mum had a stroke 8yrs ago and has difficulty walking they managed a slow anniversary waltz- it brought tears to our eyes! They used to go dancing most weeks but sadly that has all come to an end! Such is life!!