Norman and Elsie Dodsworth of Newburn Court celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with a special treat at Redworth Hall staying overnight in the Bridal Suite complete with Four Poster bed and a bottle of Champagne..
It was there that the Mayor Wendy Hillary met them and presented a bouquet conveying congratulations on behalf of the Town Council and townspeople.
Norman and Elsie were both born in Leeds and married at the Church of the Epiphany in Leeds. Norman worked at Henry Williams which brought them to Darlington in 1973 and where he was Company Director until retirement in 1990.
Elsie worked as a machinist until their only child Graham was born. Graham is married to Julie and they have a daughter Joanna.
Norman and Elsie used to play golf and indoor bowls. They also enjoyed cruises and foreign holidays to the Canaries and Portugal. They have lived in Newton Aycliffe since 1990.
They had a Surprise Afternoon Tea on the Sunday before, with their family at Whitworth Hall, but were a bit overwhelmed when the Mayor and Newton News knocked on their room door. Norman and Elsie hope to go to Scarborough for a few days this summer which is where they spent their honeymoon.
