A COUPLE from Byers Green celebrated their diamond wedding on Thursday.

Jack and Nancy Lynn met at a village dance and married at St Peter's Church, in Byers Green, on September 27, 1947.

They settled in her home village just a short distance from his home in Page Bank.

They have two children, Dennis and Barbara, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mr Lynn, 82, worked as a plumber and clerk of works at Sedgefield Borough Council and is a member of Byers Green Workingmen's Club.

Mrs Lynn, 80, used to work at a clothing factory and as a doctor's receptionist and is a long serving Mothers Union member.

Both are members of the parish church.

They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with friends and family at the club on Saturday.

Mr Lynn said: "We've had many happy years, I've enjoyed all of my life and we've always been and had good friends."

Mrs Lynn added: "We've always worked hard and stayed together with give and take."