Man's delight as he's surprised with day out at hotel he married in 60 years ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A pensioner has been surprised with a special trip to the Manchester hotel where he celebrated his wedding 60 years ago. David Cotton, 85, was surprised by his friends and support workers at Belong Morris Feinmann care home village with the visit to the Midland Hotel, where he was joined by his fellow residents.

Guests were given sandwiches, cakes and scones whilst being entertained by a vocal group and given a goody bag by the tearoom manager.

David also shared happy memories of his marriage, the Midland and his life in Manchester. David said: “I’d mentioned a few details about the big day from all those years ago and I’d thought nothing of it but before I knew it, I was standing in the hotel reception with all these recollections of the past flooding back- I’ve not been back since the wedding reception.” Growing up in north-west London, David met his future wife Mary, a Viennese refugee who had settled in Manchester, at a synagogue youth activity, when their congregations came together for a shared summer camp.

It was David’s employment as an ice machine salesman that sent him up north and allowed them to rekindle their relationship.