Diamond couple

HEATHFIELD couple Laurie and Georgina Holroyd have celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

The couple met at Richmond Ice Rink. They were both accomplished skaters and went on to win many competitions. Laurie was a good all round sportsman who once qualified for Wimbledon but had to pull out with a damaged shoulder.

Their marriage in Richmond, Surrey, on July 4 1942 was attended by only two guests because other friends and family were engaged with the war effort.

During the war, Laurie did invaluable work keeping the communication lines open to embassies and the War Office in London when they were damaged by enemy bombs.

After the war, Laurie worked with precious metals including gold and platinum before setting up his own factory.

The couple, who moved to the Heathfield area after retiring, have one daughter, Jacqueline, who lives in America.

Laurie is now a resident at Heffle Court in Heathfield, where he receives regular visits from his wife who joined him on their big day. Staff presented them with a plant arrangement and chocolates, and a congratulatory card was received from the Queen.