A STROLL in Corporation Park resulted in 60 years of happy marriage for Blackburn couple John and Cicely Knowles.

The couple celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary today and will throw a party at their home at Bowman Court sheltered accommodation for friends, relatives and other residents on Saturday.

They first met while both out walking in the park. John, 88 and Cicely, 86, have one daughter, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Both worked together in the weaving trade at the former George Whitely and Co Mill, now Albion Leisure, in Blackburn.

The couple never had a honeymoon but have enjoyed going on holiday over the years, especially to Blackpool, which is Mrs Knowles' favourite place. Mr Knowles, who played bowls for the Roe Lee Park Veterans Club, said: "Blackpool was always my wife's favourite.

"We've not been for a good while but she really liked it there.

"We've been all right together.

"We get on well and have a lot in common.

"We've lived together and had a good life together."