FOR one couple, Boxing Day is not just a time for relaxing after Christmas - it is also their diamond wedding anniversary. Long-time Caister couple Ronnie and Iris Hubbard celebrated their special day with a card from the Queen and a meal at Caister Castle 60 years after marrying at St Peter's Church, GorlestonMrs Hubbard, who with her husband has nine great grandchildren, enjoyed the day.

FOR one couple, Boxing Day is not just a time for relaxing after Christmas - it is also their diamond wedding anniversary.

Long-time Caister couple Ronnie and Iris Hubbard celebrated their special day with a card from the Queen and a meal at Caister Castle 60 years after marrying at St Peter's Church, Gorleston

Mrs Hubbard, who with her husband has nine great grandchildren, enjoyed the day. She said: “Our three sons took us out and we had a good time, we got a nice bunch of flowers and a cake and everything.”

Recalling the wedding, the 77-year-old added: “There was rationing so we had to put all our coupons together for the wedding feast and rely on friends' beverages.

“The secret to a long and happy marriage is to let the old man think he is in charge and you keep the home fires burning.”

A former member of the Navy, Mr Hubbard, 82 , recalled the first time his mother met his future wife: “She went to check her out at Woolworths where Iris worked, and said that she needed a good dinner inside of her.”