Tina's 70th Birthday

Gillian Kelly

“Tina is a brilliant friend and confidante – as well as a wicked companion on Edinburgh shopping expeditions!”

Chris & Tony

“In 1989, Tony and I asked Tina to be our 'Best Woman' at our wedding. My hunch is that she is very many people's best woman. She is a treasured friend - loyal, generous and kind”

Pete & Les

Thank you for being a constant friend for nearly 40 years. You have made a difference to our lives with your fun, positive support and insights

David Hopkins

To this world (Cancer Care) Tina brought life experience, professionalism, common sense and humour in a remarkably balanced way

Alaric Lewis

"Another vivid memory is hearing your laugh for the 1st time and how infectious, dare I say raucous it is"

John Leary-Joyce

"who's the bloated plutocrat with the huge BMW" With great amazement & much hilarity it turned out to be you who'd driven there in Bills car.

Jenny Grindrod

“Tina, you have always been quick to laugh (and cry) and show an interest, I have never felt judged by you, only accepted”

Ailie Kerrane

I remember very clearly when I first met you. I was working in the Adoption and Fostering Unit in Bradford and you and Pete came to do some training on group work with our adopters. It was a bit like being hit by a train – and that’s a compliment!?

Zelda Craig

It's good news when they come back, and they must know from the joy with which they are greeted that they'll always be a part of life here. So love to you both; happy birthday, Tina!

Rebecca Walker

The most important thing I wanted to share with you today was a thank you bigger than can be written on paper for showing me, at a time when I needed it most, what true unconditional love looks like. I saw it in the way you loved your children and I felt it in the bonds of our relationship which continued over the years

Andree Freeman

She is so warm and such a generous giver. I don't know if she fully appreciates just how special she is and how much loved

Jill, Daniela & Larry

You are such a gift to all of us. The world is a better place because you are in it!

Vicki Jackson

Black duffle coats, black stockings and black roll neck jumpers were the order of the day. We never wanted to be considered ‘chavs’. We were too far above all that

Charlotte Allen

It is lovely to imagine you immersed in the love and admiration of your family and I send love and blessings for an unforgettable birthday bash

Sylvia Braithwaite

We would go out and about in Tina’s old red van which needed a crank handle to start it and which had a mattress in the back for the children – health ‘n safety would have a field day!

Em Edmondson

Dear Tina of the many address’s Dear Tina of the many hairdo’s, outfits and lifestyles Dear Tina of the many warm Hello’s, Hiya’s, Hi’s We have met, laughed, moved and been moved by each other’s lives, held each other in mind and heart over 40 ‘odd’ years

Alan Winder

Tina, you sparkle. Long may you sparkle! Happy birthday!