A POOLE care home has hosted a golden anniversary party for a resident and his wife.

The Lindsay Bupa Care Home arranged for a special event to celebrate Chris and Wanda Marriot’s 50th wedding anniversary, decorating the home with balloons, banners, and flowers.

The home’s chef made an afternoon tea, with homemade savouries, cakes, scones, a special anniversary cake and prosecco to celebrate.

Chris and Wanda’s family and friends also attended the event.

The couple married on September 28, 1974, after meeting at a Saturday night social event at the Harbour Heights Hotel two years prior.

The couple went on to have three sons, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Chris has been a resident at The Lindsay since May this year, whilst Wanda lives in Parkstone.

Home manger at The Lindsay Bupa Care Home, Lauren Steele, said: “It was lovely to arrange such a special event to celebrate Chris and Wanda’s marriage, and celebrate their long-lasting love for each other. It was beautiful to have their family and friends in the home to share the excitement.”

Wanda added: “I felt very lucky to celebrate our 50th year of marriage surrounded by our family and friends. Everyone at The Lindsay made our day special with all the small details covered, it was a beautiful day celebrating.”