South Somerset Homes couple celebrate their golden wedding anniversary
21 February 2005

A couple who live at a South Somerset Homes’ owned sheltered housing scheme in Wincanton have recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Erika and Eddie Watson, who are residents of Rodber Gardens sheltered housing scheme in Wincanton, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on 12 February 2005 with a party with all their friends and family. Erika and Eddie Watson who are both 73 years of age have lived at the scheme for over 8 years.

Pictured here is Erika and Eddie Watson on their wedding day on 12th February 1955

Eddie and Erika were living in Germany during the War at the time . They both met when Eddie’s friend was dating a German girl and he was introduced to Erika. They both learnt how to speak German and English. Within two weeks they started courting and have been inseparable ever since.

Eddie asked Erika to marry him and on the 12 February 1955 they married at a Registry Office in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.

When asked what they felt was the secret to staying together for 50 years , Eddie said, “The recipe for our happiness is that we both trust each other and have a fun sense of humour!”

Pictured here is the golden couple, Erika and Eddie Watson