Richard Parker, 88, and his wife Emma, 81 of Cherry Drive were married at St Andrew's Church, Kirkby Grindalythe, on August 14, 1948 and now 60 years on, their grandson Stephen is expecting the birth of his first child.

Mr and Mrs Parker were married just over a year after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend in Driffield.

Mr Parker, who is originally from Kilham, spent his working days as a farm labourer while Mrs Parker grew up in Kirkby Grindalythe and spent much of her working life as a domestic worker.

The couple have spent much of their married lives moving around the country with Mr Parker taking on farm work wherever possible and they both have fond memories of life at Ganton Dale Farm, near Staxton where they lived and worked for over 14 years.

Before moving to Nafferton six years ago Mr and Mrs Parker lived at Kilham which was their home for 18 years.

The couple have four children Colin, Christopher, Bruce and Ruth and are proud grandparents to a total of five grandchildren, Martin, Karen, David, Stephen and Robin .

Mrs Parker said: "I remember all their names and I can remember each of their birthdays too."

The diamond couple admit that they have had their ups and downs over the years but thanks to a lot of patience and forgiveness they are still going strong 60 years on.

Mr Parker said: "I haven't a clue what the secret to a long and happy marriage is. We fall out and we fall in."

"We have had a quiet life in some ways. Years ago we would go to the pictures together but now we have the television," Mrs Parker added.

After a quiet life together the couple are planning a suitably quiet celebration to mark their anniversary.

Mrs Parker said: "It will be just a normal day unless some of the family pops round to see us.

"Colin and Christopher are harvesting, so we will have to put off any celebrations until after harvest, but we will probably do something at home to mark the occasion. My daughter, Ruth, made the cake for us," she added.