A couple in Amersham have both celebrated reaching 100-years-old in the company of family and friends.
Leonard, who turned one century old on June 11, and 1924, and Myrtle Hadley, whose birthday is on July 9, were joined by The Mayor of Amersham Cllr Dominic Pinkey on 26 June.
The party was held at Anchor’s Tudor Court housing location, where the couple have lived for 17 years.
Leonard, who previously served in the RAF, met his future wife at a friend’s wedding when they were both just 21 and living on the outskirts of London.
The couple enjoyed a festive wedding getting married in December 1946.
They did ask the church about the possibility of tying the knot on Christmas Day, but instead settled for the days prior.
Reflecting on his time with Myrtle, Leonard said: “We enjoyed the most spectacular honeymoon to the Isle of Wight.
“I treasure that week so much.”
When asked about the secret to reaching 100, Leonard added: “Keep as fit as possible.
“I always tried to do as much running as I could.”
Josie Northover, Location Manager of Anchor’s Tudor Court housing location, said: “He loved his little patio outside his flat, as he could sit there read his book or paper in the sunshine which he loves, and Mrytle would sit there with him.
“Leonard also liked knitting or tapestry, he has made some lovely pictures. Myrtle liked sewing as well.
“Leonard would chat with the residents as they passed.
“He is very knowledgeable, and you could have a very nice conversation about anything with him, he loved talking about anything which interested him especially about the past.
“They both like singing in the choir which they attended over the years.
“Two of Leonards favourite hobbies were playing table tennis and running until he was 96.”
They enjoyed many of the activities we put on for residents at Tudor Court. Their favourite activities are When we had parties and had entertainment, they loved singing along as they both sang in a choir.
They both loved cheese & wine night when we would play scrabble afterwards.
Two of Leonards favourite hobbies were playing table tennis and running, he did this until he was 96.
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