Highfield Court couple celebrate their 70 year wedding anniversary

Rotherham couple Rose and George Ash celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday 19 June with relatives and friends at Highfield Court housing location on Fitzwilliam Street.

Rose and George, both aged 91, cut their celebratory cake at a party held for them at Highfield Court housing location where the couple has lived for three years. Rose and George were joined at the celebrations by the Mayor of Rotherham Councillor Sheila Cowen. 
 
Rose met her future husband for the first time in November 1952 whilst she was living in Sheffield. She was introduced by a friend, whilst George was on leave from his national service.  
 
Only a month later, George invited Rose to accompany him to another wedding. It was here he proposed. The couple have since had three children, one of which was born on George's birthday.

Rose said:

The whole thing was a bit of a whirlwind between meeting George and getting married. My family took to him instantly, in particular my mother. 

When people find out we’ve been together for 70 years they say ‘you get less for murder’ which always makes us chuckle.

Jackie Dekanski, Manager of Highfield Court, said:

Rose and George are the most wonderful couple, full of fun, and big Sheffield Wednesday supporters all their lives. They join in all Highfield Court’s activities including the games afternoon where George loves his games of pool.  
 
They are well loved by all the residents and staff, and it is an honour to celebrate this special occasion with them.

For further information on Highfield Court, click here.