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Wedding Taken to Granny

JULIE RUTHERFORD wanted her granny at her wedding.

But, Mrs Jessie Carnochan, a resident at Thorneycroft, Stranraer, can no longer get about.

So Julie decided to take the wedding to her.

And, thanks to the staff at Thorneycroft, that is exactly what happened.

And for the first time, a wedding took place in the Centre with Julie marrying Kenny Owenson, of Roslin, near Edinburgh.

The ceremony, which was attended by residents, staff and close family, was conducted by Rev Emeritus William Hannah, a close family friend. Bridesmaid was Wendy Milne and the groomsman was Kevin Rutherford, sister and brother of the bride.

The wedding cake was cut at Thorneycroft and distributed to the assembled relatives and guests and toasts were made.

The family then rounded-off a lovely day with a buffet meal at the North West Castle Hotel.