Robert Wilson and Lawrence Clark, Residents at HC-One’s Defoe Court Care Home in Newton Aycliffe, and their wives Edna Wilson and Anne Clark recently celebrated their respective Diamond Anniversary and 55th Wedding Anniversary with a special party at the home. Edna and Robert have been married for 60 years, they met working in a local factory together it was love at first sight. Anne and Lawrence both enjoyed going to local dances and met one night. They have been together for 61 years, Anne said it was most defiantly love at first sight. Both couples received an abundance of cards and flowers from relative’s friends and staff. They enjoyed first class fine dining at the home, with a romantic meal for four. HC-One’s Defoe Court is also celebrating achieving a 9.8 average rating on the sector’s leading care home comparison website carehome.co.uk. The high rating puts HC-One homes into the very best company in the care home sector, committed to providing kind care to Residents. This also comes hot off the heels of the home recently being ranked in the Top 20 care homes in the North East. Sarah Todd Care Home Manager, said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to celebrate two fantastic milestone anniversaries with such lovely couples.” HC-One Regional Managing Director, Lynn Lant said: “Robert and Lawrence’s anniversary celebrations sounds great! Organising memorable events like this is an important part of how HC-One provides the kindest care.” *