Company Founders Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

"December,31 1937 was the night that changed my life forever. Together with five fellows, we went to a New Year's Eve dance in London. During the evening for a dare, I danced with a very attractive young lady. That dance lasted all evening.

We became great friends and in December 1938 we became engaged. The war started in 1939 and we decided to get married in January 1940. That, however, was short-lived as I got my call-up papers in February.

I was lucky to be posted to a staff HQ in England so got home most week-ends. These passes were the envy of many. Our son Barry was born in 1943 and was just four when I was demobbed.

Our key to success is always give and take, never go to bed on an argument, trust and confide in each other and always see the other person's point of view. If you do this, you will succeed in life's greatest gift: love."

This is how Ernie tells the story of his love and life with Lily. Both co-founded Witcomb Cycles in 1949 and yesterday were celebrating their 68th anniversary. Lily is 94 and Ernie will be celebrating his 90th birthday later this year.

Everyone at Witcomb Cycles would like to offer them both their best wishes for the happy occasion.