Couples across Lanarkshire celebrate 50 happy years together
Published: Thursday 13 October 2022
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It was a golden day for couples across Lanarkshire this week as they celebrated 50 years of marriage.
The Provost of South Lanarkshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council’s deputy Provost jointly hosted a golden wedding reception at South Lanarkshire Council’s Banqueting Hall in Hamilton, welcoming 88 couples to dance the afternoon away and remember their big day from 1972.
South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper said: “It was a wonderful occasion and fantastic to see the couples’ immense commitment and dedication to each another.
“It really is a tremendous achievement, and I was delighted so many were able to make it along for the celebrations.
“It is one of the most enjoyable events in our civic calendar.”
Depute Provost of North Lanarkshire Council, Bob Burgess, said: “It was great to see so many couples having fun, sharing the stories of how they got together with each other.
“Hopefully the event has given those who attended some more happy memories to add to the ones they have made over the last 50 years.”
The happy couples enjoyed musical hits from their wedding year, dancing, an afternoon tea and were presented with a commemorative gift, as well as having their photographs taken.
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