Cllr Oliver McMullan welcomed Derek and Valerie Hibbert to the Cloonavin for the reception. They were accompanied by their twin sons, Rev Keith Hibbert and Rev Stephen Hibbert, and daughter Karen (Fulton), along with their respective spouses Valerie and Trevor. Cllr Richard Holmes, also attended the celebration.
Derek and Valerie were married on February 12 1966 at St Patrick’s Church, Coleraine, by the late Canon Bill Benson.
Mayor McMullan said it was “an absolute pleasure” to welcome Derek and Valerie to the Mayor’s Parlour.
“Sixty years of marriage is a truly remarkable milestone, and it is clear that their enduring love, commitment, and devotion to one another has been an inspiration to their family and to the wider Garvagh community.
“I wish them both continued health, happiness, and many more years of making special memories together.”
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, with Garvagh couple Derek and Valerie Hibbert, who recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary, during a special presentation marking the occasion. Photo: CCGBC
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Oliver McMullan, with Garvagh couple Derek and Valerie Hibbert, joined by Bann DEA Elected Member Councillor Richard Holmes, during a special presentation marking their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Photo: CCGBC
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Derek and Valerie Hibbert of Garvagh, together with their family members, celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary during a special presentation hosted by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens. Photo: CCGBC