YOU’RE never too old to fall in love as pensioners Ann and Ken Dennison proved when they tied the knot on Saturday.

The Newport couple, whose love blossomed after they met at the sheltered housing accommodation where they both live, said their “I do's” surrounded by family and friends at Ringland Presbyterian Church.

Ann, 73, and Ken, 68, met around a year ago at the Newport City Homes-run Milton Court in Ringland.

The pair, who are both keen indoor bowls players soon struck up a friendship and gradually sent more and more time together before celebrating their engagement at a party with fellow residents in November.

The newlyweds giggled through their vows during the ceremony attended by Ann’s children Penny, 52, Christopher, 47, Anthony, 45 and Jonathan,43 along with many of her 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Ann’s daughter Penny said: “I am pleased for them. They are happy, you can see they love each other and that’s all that matters.”

Milton Court manager Alison Daniels, was thrilled at the occasion, which is the first she has experienced in her 14 years working in sheltered housing schemes.

She said: “It goes to show that whatever your age you are never to old to fall in love – it’s fabulous. I do think it’s nice because a lot of people come into sheltered housing and never think they are going to meet people.”

And despite admitting she thought she would never get married again the new Mrs Dennison said she had had a lovely day.

She said: “It’s wonderful. I did not think I would get married again but I'm glad I did, I am very happy.”

Reverend Diane Notely, who conducted the service, said such weddings were a rarity and she could not recall marrying anyone of Mr and Mrs Dennison’s age before.

The couple are now making arrangements to move into a bigger flat to start married life together.