Lorna and Ray 50th Anniversary October 2016

Lorna and Ray have been married for 50 years.  An event that needed celebrating! 

We know Ray isn't one for showy things so we thought a small dinner party with the rest of the "gang" would be a good idea. But where? 

Val and I had coffee in a teashop In a village called Downe. We didn't know it but it turns out it is one of Lorna's favourite places. Attached to the teashop was a small room that was available hire. We thought it was just the sort of place that Lorne would love. The owner agreed to do an evening menu for us and we could decorate the room in any way we wanted. She was really lovely and did the evening exactly as we wanted.

We started the evening in style with a stretch limo. Probably the most uncomfortable car I've ever been in! No photos ,too busy trying to maintain my dignity on the very low, squashy seats.

All set. 

Charlotte printed a lot of photos from our years together and made a lovely display on the walls.

Lorna and Ray were delighted with our efforts.

With their gifts☺️

They were amazed that we remembered some of the finer details of their relationship. The first drink Ray bought for Lorna was a milkshake. The day before the wedding the ring went missing. It made the local radio news apparently.Ray had hired a car while his was fixed and unknown to him the ring had fallen out of his pocket. Luckily the hire place had the radio on and did a speedy search and found the ring stuck behind the seat. Only Ray!! Val gave him a souvenir ring, that's what he's got round his neck. He  also kept a box of broken biscuits on the back seat of the car, so Val got him some of those too.

There were quite a few tears that night, but we all really enjoyed it. A special night for special friends.