WARRINGTON couple prove ‘love knows no bounds’ after celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary.

Vera and Frank Leyland enjoyed a special date onboard a reminiscence train at Latchford care home, Belong care village.

Once Frank had collected his date, a bouquet of flowers in hand, he and Vera prepared for boarding, assisted by dedicated support workers who had arranged the occasion.

The loved-up pair, who married at St Thomas Church, in St Helens in 1955, were wined and dined to celebrate their 69 year wedding anniversary which will be in November this year.

Before being left to enjoy some quality time together by taking a trip down memory lane.  

Warrington Guardian: Vera and Frank Leyland on their wedding day Vera and Frank Leyland on their wedding day (Image: Supplied)
Louise Kelly, experience coordinator at Belong Warrington, said: “We wanted to give our Vera and Frank a romantic treat, so we set up the train experience for them.

“Their relationship is very special and is a beautiful reminder to us all that love knows no bounds.”

Vera and Frank lived in the town when it was still part of Lancashire until 1967 when they moved five miles to nearby Burtonwood.

With a lifetime of happy moments in the family photo album, in 1990, they made a bigger move, travelling over 8,000 miles to the Falkland Islands, to join daughter Lynn and family, making the most of the time watching their grandchildren grow up.

Warrington Guardian: Frank giving Vera flowers on their 60th wedding anniversaryFrank giving Vera flowers on their 60th wedding anniversary (Image: Supplied)
After returning to the UK in 2014, the happy couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, receiving a card from Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, offering her congratulations for the diamond occasion.

Fast forward to 2023, the pair chose Belong Warrington as their new home where their bond continues to be inseparable. 

Daughter Lynn said: “My happiest memory of Mum and Dad is seeing them with their grandchildren; they really dote on Samantha and Michael, and it’s very special to see them together. Equally, partying the night away for their diamond wedding anniversary will always stay with me – they always love singing and dancing together.”

Warrington Guardian: Vera and Frank on the reminisce train experience at Belong Warrington care home Vera and Frank on the reminisce train experience at Belong Warrington care home (Image: Supplied)