Pembrokeshire couple Auriol and Bernie Scourfield have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at the Plas Hotel in Narberth.

Auriol and Bernard first met at the former Kilgetty Co-operative Society where they both worked in the early 1960s. They were married at Cold Inn Baptist Chapel on Boxing Day, December 26, 1964.

Much of their married life was taken up with employment and enjoyment in Sidmouth then Swindon from January 1970 to July 2002. By this time both children, Cheryl and Dean had completed their education and pursued their own life choices, frequently moving between the UK, Europe and even Australia. Both children have since settled and are married. Cherry living in Germany, with husband Gerhard and grand children, Jessica and Robyn. Dean, too, is married to Jayne and living in Milford haven.

From 2002 to 2011, Bernie set up as a freelance accountant and independent examiner to charities. Auriol became heavily involved in fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support - both as secretary and treasurer to the local Pembrokeshire committee.

On December 28, 2024, around 50 members of the family, together with friends, enjoyed a meal, lots of chat and memories of the past 60 years.

Thanks go to the staff at the Plas Hotel for providing the meal and for being very helpful.

A particular and pleasant surprise was the presence of Bernie’s best man, Peter, whom he had not seen for 10 years.

Bernie and Auriol requested no presents but donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. This raised £1,000 in donations, for which the charity expressed much gratitude.