Diamond couple James and Rita Lewis celebrated 60 years of married life on Thursday.
The Penpont pair’s love affair began of their native Wolverhampton the place they met at a dance.
James requested Rita if he may stroll her residence that evening, they usually’ve been collectively ever since, tying the knot in a church close to their residence on July 21, 1962.
They packed up and moved to Dumfriesshire greater than 40 years in the past to boost their three youngsters Angela, Karrie and Mark.
James, 84, and Rita, 78, now have 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The doting duo are on the centre of their household and are described by their nearest and dearest as an “inspiration”.
Proud granddaughter Laura McNay mentioned: “I don’t know what their secret to a protracted and glad marriage is as a result of grandpa simply at all times does as he’s advised by grandma, however in spite of everything these years they nonetheless get on amazingly effectively and they're undoubtedly an inspiration to us all.
“They're one of the best grandparents - loving, considerate, humorous and at all times there for us.
“The entire household needs them a really glad diamond marriage ceremony anniversary.”