Joan & Tommy Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage at Ashton Manor Care Home – With Royal Congratulations
At Ashton Manor Care Home in Lancaster, we were honoured to celebrate a truly special milestone for two of our lovely residents, Joan and Tommy, as they marked their 70th wedding anniversary – with a wonderful celebration and a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Their story began decades ago at a local dance class, followed by a first date at the Floral Hall. Since then, they have shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and of course, dancing.
On their wedding day, Joan wore a beautiful white dress and Tommy his Boys’ Brigade uniform. “It was a sunny day, just like our anniversary,” Joan remembered. “Later on, I cut up my dress to make dolls’ clothes for the kids!” Their honeymoon included a surprise win for Joan in a beauty contest – a moment the couple still chuckle about.
To mark their platinum anniversary, our team at Ashton Manor Care Home hosted a joyful celebration complete with music, dancing, decorations, and a homemade cake. “The staff really did their best,” Joan said. “It was lovely.”
Joan and Tommy offered a little advice to younger couples too: “You’ve got to have give and take,” said Tommy.
“Stick at it. You’re going to have hard times, but don’t give up too quickly,” added Joan.
Reflecting on their life together, Joan said: “I loved to see Tommy smile.”
“And I loved seeing her laugh,” Tommy replied with a grin.
They were joined on the day by family, fellow residents, and our staff team – all proud to honour such an inspiring couple.
Joanne Tyson, our Registered Manager, said:
“It was such a privilege to help Joan and Tommy celebrate their incredible anniversary. They’re a real inspiration to us all.”
Ashton Manor Care Home offers high-quality residential, dementia, respite and palliative care in Lancaster. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive community where every resident can feel valued, engaged and at home.
