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A VALENTINE LOVE STORY Ann and Derek Cranch met in 1948, were married in 1953 and have been together ever since. Married over 60 years, and still as in love today as they were then, one can only wonder to the secret of their Success. Now residing in Banora Point, Ann and Derek met when they were 15 and 17 respectively in London. After a couple of initial hiccups and a fantastic proposal from Derek to Ann which was “You are luscious, do you want to get married” Their journey began. Once they were married, they emigrated to Australia. Ann left her Mother to come to Australia with Derek and his family. This being the ultimate show of the love she felt, as unfortunately , Ann never saw her mother Jessie again. They soon built their home and settled, Firstly in Melbourne and then up to the Gold Coast, where it was warmer, and Derek could cope with chronic Asthma. During this time their love grew along with their family, Ann and Derek eventually having 5 daughters. The love of this couple radiated into their own children. “Their love and guidance have shaped us into the women we are today. All of us inheriting Dads amazing sense of humour and quick wit” said their second eldest daughter, Heather. “Mum was funny too but Dad would never let her finish the joke because he Derek & Ann Cranch reckons that he tells it better,” said Heather. The ability to laugh at each other and the constant early morning communications have kept this family bound together. After Derek lost his job as a boat builder in 1974, he acquired a hobby of painting and established himself as a local identity around Tweed Heads and the side of the road at Currumbin, always with Ann by his side. So not only have they lived together they have worked together. Ann believes the secret of their love is these few things… Never take an argument to bed, Never belittle your husband in front of other people, Always communicate and love each other no matter what. Love, not words win arguments. “When one is surrounded by love, the feeling of excitement fades away, and one tends to ignore the true love that lies in between the peace and dullness.” anon EACH TICKET 15 & 16 FEBRUARY 1 & 2 MARCH 8 $ * 8 & 9 MARCH 22 & 23 FEBRUARY 15 & 16 MARCH Find your inner Princess at SHOWING EXCLUSIVELY ON THE BIG SCREEN AT Buy tickets now eventcinemas.com.au *Plus $1.10 online booking fee 8 ©DISNEY www.coffeeshop.goss.com.au > FINGAL TO POTTSVILLE > FEBRUARY 2014