Residents celebrate 72 years since saying ‘I do’

A POOLE care home staged a magical anniversary party for two of its residents who were celebrating 72 years of marriage.

Colten Care dedicated dementia home The Aldbury is home to Valerie and Bill Sharp, who married in 1951 after first meeting at a dance in Hull.

during Bill’s time in the Navy, living in Portsmouth and then Dartmouth. Their first son Steve was born in Hull and their second son David was born in Devon.

And when Bill left the Navy they settled in Poole where their daughter Sarah was born.

to be appointing Chloe to the care home manager role at The Beeches.

“She’s been with our Black Swan family for more than six years and has so much experience in different roles.

“She’s already a big asset to us and it shows all our staff that we have a career pathway to support them to develop and grow with us, and to find a long-term, successful career in social care.”