This Barrowby couple have been married for 60 years and celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary

A couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary surrounded by their family.

Frank and Sandra Evans, who have lived in Barrowby for 20 years, mark 60 years of marriage today (Thursday).

The couple were both born in Nottingham and grew up in Carlton, but did not know of one another until they met.

Sandra, now 78, had just started work but fell ill from pleurisy for around six months.

Her parents had moved Sandra’s bed downstairs and Frank, now aged 82, was around doing some work.

Sandra said: “[Frank] asked my parents if he could take me to the pictures once I was better.

“Three years later, we got married.”

The couple were wed at St Helen’s Church in Stapleford on September 28, 1963.

They have two daughters, Sharon and Michelle, who live in Elton on the Hill and Nottingham respectively.

Frank and Sandra also have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all four of which are girls aged three and under.

Frank was a class one HGV driver, who worked for United Biscuits for 21 years, while Sharon worked in a factory making jumpers.

In terms of hobbies, Frank plays indoor bowls at Trent Road and also teaches less able people to play.

The couple’s two dogs, Coco and Ruby, are Sandra’s hobby and she helps with coffee mornings in the village.

When asked what the secret to such a long-lasting marriage was, Frank said: “Give and take.”

Sandra added: “I can’t believe anybody that says they have never fallen out.

Frank said: “Everybody falls out, never take it to bed with you.”

They celebrated the special occasion surrounded by family on September 3 at Sharon’s house in Elton.

Sandra added: “It was lovely to get all the family together on one day.”