It was a romance that blossomed over a knickerbocker glory - and 60 years later one Lanarkshire couple are still just as sweet on each other as ever.Jim and Nancy Cross celebrated their diamond wedding last week with family and friends, as well as a letter from King Charles.
The couple grew up in Bridgeton and Dalmarnock but have lived most of their lives in Rutherglen. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android They met in 1962 in the "Kit-Kat" Cafe on Springfield Road and initially got to know each other while having a knickerbocker glory.They both shared a love of the dancing, particularly at the "Palais" in Dennistoun and tied the knot on November 24 1962, while their honeymoon was taking the train and boat to Rothesay.The couple lived in Duke Street for before moving to Castlemilk when they started to have a family, with daughter Jacqueline and son Jim.They have been blessed with two granddaughters, Kaitlin & Laura and a grandson Callum, while earlier this year a great granddaughter, Blaire, joined the family.
Their daughter in law Clare told Lanarkshire Live : "They are just two peas in a pod, they can't do without each other and are still very much in love. "They were away with the family in Blackpool to celebrate and had a great time."Jim worked in Sir William Arrol as a plater then a manager until
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