Friday June 8, 2012, Recorder 3 Special link for diamond wedding pair A Romford couple celebrated their diamond wedding anni- versary over the Diamond Jubilee weekend – in Jubilee Avenue. William and Patricia N Peter Hare with Gloriana, the Queen’s rowbarge, which Brown got married in the his company decorated same week the Queen as- cended to the throne on June 7 1952. Speaking to ITV, Patricia, 80, said: “I can’t believe all these anniversaries, it only seems a little while since our golden one.” The couple celebrated with a street party in High Roding and a meal on Thursday night. ‘Together’ Granddaughter Natalie Za- N The Queen’s rowbarge, Gloriana, on the charia, 34, said they moved to Jubilee Avenue five years ago. She added: “It’s lovely. N Olivia Filmer-Hare presents her posy to the Queen We celebrated 10 years ago but we didn’t expect to be do- Pride of company boss ing it this time.” William and Patricia got engaged just two weeks after they met and were married within two years. William, now 84, first saw over Jubilee barge role Patricia dancing. He said: “We’ve never been out with- out one another or without Man who led project ‘honoured’ to meet Queen holding hands. by Ramzy Alwakeel “You’re there and I’m here ny making no profit. and we’re together always.” [email protected] My memories “We’ve worked on some amaz- The couple received a card ing things we’re all proud of,” from the Queen to congratu- Many of us invited friends said Mr Hare, “but not only is late them on their anniver- and neighbours to share our will never fade. this a fabulous project, it was Mr Hare shakes hands with Her Majesty sary. Jubilee celebrations over the N done as a legacy gift.” weekend but one Hornchurch » Gloriana’s decor reveals her man’s tribute to the Queen was There weren’t London heritage – her interior is seen by millions. awash with hand-painted birds Peter Hare, co-founder and many people chosen to reflect the River managing director of firm Hare Thames’ wildlife. and Humphreys, one of the lead- “I studied the birds of Rain- ing decoration, conservation there without a    ham Marshes and Barking and and arts companies, was delight- Dagenham,” said Mr Hare. “I ed when his company was asked moist eye needed to feel comfortable that to deck out the royal rowbarge London had been represented.” presented as a gift to the Queen.    Peter Hare, of Hare and The rowbarge made her maid- His artist wife Jackie was also Humphreys en voyage on Sunday as she led on board with the project, spend- the Thames Diamond Jubilee ing eight weeks working on the ries of that experience will never     Pageant, numbering Olympic boat. fade. medallist Sir   But the icing on the cake came “It was a fantastic day. I can    and the Queen’s own barge mas- " when Mr Hare was asked to meet tell you there weren’t many peo-  ter among her crew. the Queen as she stepped on to ple there without a moist eye.” Mr Hare said he took his row- Gloriana for the first time. Mr Hare, 53, of Hubbards ing cap off to the craftsmen who Chase, is no stranger to royalty. built the boat. ‘Fantastic’ His London business has “What we did was put the icing His eight-year-old daughter worked on Windsor Castle and on the cake,” he said. “But would Olivia Filmer-Hare, who attends Spencer House with Princess Di- you buy a cake that didn’t look Oakfield Montessori School, pre- ana. But Gloriana stands out for very nice, even if you knew it sented the Queen with a posy as him as a once in a lifetime project tasted good? You’ve got to get it she toured the luxurious vessel. because the rowbarge, the first spot on.” “I was honoured to be present,” to be built in more than 300 said Mr Hare. “The Queen is years, was paid for by a charita- N For Diamond Jubilee stories without doubt the most respect- ble trust and presented to the see pages 4, 5, 6, 7, 24-25, 31, 32, ed person in Britain. My memo- Queen as a gift, with the compa- 33, 34 and 36.   $ #    #  " Freddie scoops Stranger Danger art competition  #  !        #    #  The Recorder can reveal that Brady), Brandon Ireland (year 5,  "#   #  Freddie Hind, a year 3 Rainham Rainham Village), Natalie Dan- Village Primary pupil is the quah (year 3, Rainham Village),  #   winner of the Stranger Danger Natalia Phillips (year 3, Brady), % art competition, as showcased in Jessica Newtons (year 3, Brady), %  #    last week’s paper. Leah Kinsella (year 3, Rainham %!!   Freddie’s eye-catching design Village) and Casey Millington impressed the judges with its (year 5, Brady). bright colours and clear mes- The Stranger Danger fun day sage: Don’t take sweets from at The Albion on Saturday raised  (&'#, #" strangers. N Freddie Hind’s winning design £3,600 towards getting the Freddie will receive a digital project accredited as a charity.    camera and a family meal at The The cash will also pay for ceive a meal for two at The Albi- #%)&'***!% *#( Albion, Rainham. Freddie’s design to be turned on, are Grace Boxer (year 5, The nine runners-up from into a transfer for shop windows *% #* "'%$%&(## ! ( "  Brady), Amber Walker (year 5, Rainham Village and Brady pri- to highlight safe spaces where "(%,% #* &&+      Brady), Mason Straker (year 3, mary schools, who will each re- children can call the police.