A COUPLE celebrating their golden wedding anniversary asked for donations to help disabled British soldiers rather than accept presents from guests. Del and Jackie Walker, of Cole Green House, Hyde Valley, WGC, raised �1,560 for
A COUPLE celebrating their golden wedding anniversary asked for donations to help disabled British soldiers rather than accept presents from guests.
Del and Jackie Walker, of Cole Green House, Hyde Valley, WGC, raised �1,560 for Help for Heroes, a charity supporting soldiers who have been wounded in recent conflicts.
Royal Marine Joe Townsend, who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan last year, attended the couple's 50th anniversary at the QE2 Sports and Social Club, in WGC, collecting the money on the charity's behalf.
Del, 74, said: "We really wanted to mark our special day by doing something for the soldiers who have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq.
"Even if the money is going to help one soldier it will be worth it."
The couple have lived in WGC for 52 years and have two children, twins Sally and Andrew, as well as five grandchildren.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here