Joseph and Joan haven't spent a day apart since their wedding 70-years-ago

Joseph and Joan Davies married on February 14, 1945, four years after meeting at a dance at Ravenhead School.

The couple, who lived most of their married life at Lonie Grove, in Grange Park, were delighted to receive a 70th anniversary card from the Queen.

Staff at Carter House, in Parr, where the couple now live, helped to organise a party to mark the occasion, and, as it was Valentine’s Day, they decorated the room with red roses, hearts and ribbons.

Joseph, 91, and Joan, 87, married at St Helens Register Office at the end of World War Two the Second World War.

The pair have four children – Beryl, June, Susan and Alan – seven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Daughter June said: “They have never been separated – they are still very much in love.

“At the party Joan was asked about the significance of their wedding being on Valentine’s Day and she said that in 1945 nobody really celebrated that day the way they do now. She said it is just a nice coincidence that they got married on that date.”

She added: “Dad, as a miner, was protected from serving in the war, although he was in the Home Guard and later worked for St Helens Corporation.

“Mum worked at a cable-making factory and then at a cooker factory.”

She said: “They both loved holidaying in New Brighton and Blackpool - they’ve never been out of the country.

“They were always – and still are – very family orientated.

“Unfortunately they are both now starting to suffer from dementia, but they were completely aware of what was going on at their party and said it was great to see all the extended family.”

Singer Will Barrow provided entertainment at the party, giving a rendition of The Anniversary Waltz.

June said: “Mum and dad are so grateful for all their cards, flowers and gifts.”A member of staff from Carter House said: “It was a lovely, emotional day, enjoyed by all - lots of singing, dancing and frivolity."