Long-time lovers renew their wedding vows on radio
After only dating for three months the two love birds got married and have been together since, for the past 68 years.
ON a day synonymous with love, East Coast Radio DJ Jane Linley-Thomas helped pensioners Peter Asher and his wife Josephine, celebrate their everlasting love 68 years after their wedding day.
The couple, who live together at the Tafta home in Morningside, renewed their vows on-air during her show on Valentine’s Day. They also featured in Berea Mail when they celebrated their 67th anniversary and Jo’s 100th birthday.
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Peter first met Jo at a club in London, England. After only dating for three months the two married and have been together since. Jane Linley-Thomas said she first heard about Peter and Jo’s love story when she made contact with Tafta and wanted to meet the pair.
“It only takes one look at Peter and Jo to realise that love is the strongest form of communication! I just love these two and love their story so much I asked them to broadcast their story on my show. One thing lead to another and before I knew it we were plotting and planning an entire wedding.”
To complete the fairy tale surprise, Jane and her producer, Simon Carter, met in secret and contacted potential sponsors, who they say they are very grateful to for assisting making this a reality.
Tafta CEO Femada Shamam said: “On the occasion of Tafta’s 60th anniversary year, we feel so blessed to have the Ashers commemorate this very special event with us. Their enduring love story is such a testament to the fact that when we put in the dedication and hard work to make something work, it will most definitely be a resounding success, much like the Tafta story too. We wish the Ashers well on their continued journey together and much happiness in their Tafta home for many years to come.”
Peter and Jo Asher have been overwhelmed with the love and support from Tafta and East Coast Radio. To have their vow renewal broadcast to the whole of KwaZulu-Natal is a new memory to add to their long and successful lives together.
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