Sparkling celebrations marked the diamond wedding anniversary of a couple who have lived in the same house throughout married life.

Margaret and Philip Joyner toasted their milestone anniversary with a cruise down the RIver Danube, followed by a family celebration in the Cotswolds. The couple have two children and five grandchildren.

Sixty years ago Philip and Margaret (nee Jackson) were married at St Peter’s Church in Belper, followed by a reception at The Hurt Arms in Ambergate. They bought their bungalow off-plan in 1966 and it wasn’t ready until after their wedding. The bungalow, which cost less than £3,000 at the time, is still their home today and has been extended several times by Philip.

During their working life Margaret was a music teacher and Philip was a marketing manager at the Gas Board before they ran gift shops in Belper and Ambergate.

Now both retired, they are very active in local choirs.