A couple from Dumfries and Galloway are celebrating a huge milestone today - they have been married for 70 years.
94-year-old David Callander and his 91-year-old wife Helen, met whilst dancing seven decades ago, and they still step out together every week.
Jenny Longden has this report:
A couple from Lockerbie are celebrating a huge milestone today - 70 years of marriage.
Helen and David Callander have reached their platinum wedding anniversary.
The couple, who still go dancing every Saturday, say it is their active lifestyles that keeps their marriage fresh:
Helen and David Callender, from Lockerbie, have received a letter of congratulations from the Queen after reaching their 70th wedding anniversary.
The couple were presented with the card from HM Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries, Mrs Jean Tulloch, on behalf of the Queen.
A couple from Lockerbie who are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary, are being presented with a royal message of congratulations.
94-year-old David Callander and his 91-year-old wife Helen, will be presented with the message from HM Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries, Mrs Jean Tulloch, on behalf of her Majesty the Queen.
David, who was a farm worker, and Helen, who worked in munitions, met at a dance and have been dancing ever since.
Replica Crown Jewels have gone on display at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven
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