Beech Hall Armley: Surprise wedding at Leeds care home sees 92-year-old veteran marry wife with dementia

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An elderly couple have finally tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at a Leeds care home, after the pandemic put paid to their dreams of marriage.

It was a heart-warming sight when 92-year-old Roland Waring arrived at the home in Armley, expecting to find long-term partner Jacqui Stevenson, 76, ready for another of his regular visits.

But to his surprise, Jacqui, who has advanced dementia, appeared before him in a white gown - and the entirety of Beech Hall Care Home had been festooned with bunting and confetti.

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