Two residents are celebrating six decades of love at Housing 21’s scheme, Dovecote Meadow in Sunderland coincidentally in the same year the housing association celebrates its 60th anniversary.
(Pictured: Betty and Bobby on their wedding day in 1964)
Betty and Bobby got married at a local church in 1964. Betty said: “The day was red hot; so hot that our three-tiered wedding cake started to melt into a heap!”
Over their 60 years of marriage, they had four sons, 10 grandchildren and the family is still growing with great grandchildren on the way.
In May, the pair decided to take the leap and move into Dovecote Meadow after falling in love with the scheme’s facilities and their future home. The couple said: “Thank you to everyone at Dovecote for making us feel so welcome and at home.”
Dovecote Meadow is an Extra Care scheme situated in the suburb of Ford Estate. It offers residents a range of amenities on-site and close by, as well as a strong sense of community.
(Pictured: Betty and Bobby in 2024 at Dovecote Meadow Hawaiian-theme party)
The couple tied the knot on 30 May 1964, and due to finding their forever home in the same month will be celebrating with family and residents at the scheme, tying in with Housing 21’s summer parties to mark its diamond anniversary.
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