Courtesy of Heacham Newsletter
Photos by Rob Topliss
Mildred
A very fun loving couple (pictured as they were during WW2) have just celebrated together their 90th birthdays at the community hall at Sunnyside Close, Heacham.
Les and Mildred met 5 years ago at a Christmas party organised by the Social Club for the Visually Impaired, they sat at the same table and hit it off straight away, it literally was a blind date.
Les
They are a very fun loving couple who care for each other immensely. Les was full of praise for Mildred who had brought fun back to both of their lives, “We don’t stop talking” she said, “and laughing”.
Mildred, born in Sheffield, joined the WRAF at 18, she ran 2 children’s clothing shops in Wisbech then Bamber’s Garden Centre.
Les, born in Gibralter, left the army as a Captain after serving in WW2 and had a long career working on The National Grid.
Both are Great Grandparents and enjoy outings, short walks and Les enjoys his sport. They celebrated with friends and family and were given flowers, £50 to treat themselves to a nice meal and 2 litre bottles of Harveys Bristol Cream and 2 litre bottles of Baileys. After a lovely buffet lunch with wine, bubbly and birthday cake, that’s what you call celebrating in style.
Many happy returns Les and Mildred.
Mildred & Les
Mildred & Les blow out their candles