A PEMBROKE Dock couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at the town’s Cleddau Bridge Hotel recently, raising £500 for charity.

Ted and Hannah Whatley, from Charles Thomas Close, celebrated their special anniversary on April 1, with friends and relatives from as far away as Scotland.

Ted and Hannah were married at St Marys Church Kidwelly on March 30, 1957.

The evening started with reception drinks and then a small service where they both renewed their wedding vows and the blessing of their rings.

Followed by an excellent three course meal and entertainment by the well-known TV artist Gina Jones. While the celebration cake, by Dec-o-Cake, was being cut and served a DVD was played of their 50th wedding celebration, which had also been held at the same hotel.

As requested, donations were giving in lieu of presents, raising £500 for The Kidney Wales Foundation.

They were also honoured to receive a photo and letter of congratulation from the Queen.