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How We Met: Kicking out time at the Pav kick-started Sarah and Terry’s romance

Closing time at the Pav pushed Sarah and Terry out into the night and into each other’s arms. Meeting outside for the first time, they got chatting and found themselves bonding over post boxes. They are now married with four children and often reminisce about their university days. Now their daughter is starting her own […]

How We Met: Alina and Eduard “Salford is the place where our story began”

Alina and Eduard’s relationship blossomed at Salford through the little moments they shared. They were both international students from Romania who met while studying Business. Through supporting each other, they naturally became closer and soon realised they wanted to build their future together. After not one but two weddings, Alina and Eduard are now newlyweds […]

How We Met: Rikki and Mick were brought together by the bus strikes

Thanks to the bus strikes, Rikki needed help finding the Freshers’ Folk Concert. Mick showed her the way, and they have been a pair ever since. They married in 1975, had two daughters, and are now retired, spending time with their grandchildren. Rikki shared more of their story. Tell us about how you met. We […]

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How We Met: Andrew and Andrea met at Castle Irwell’s bar and everything changed

After arranging dinner with an old school friend, he met her roommate, Andrea, at Castle Irwell bar, and everything changed. Their shared love of rugby league brought them together at the University of Salford, and 35 years later, it continues through their sponsorship of the Hull KR captain. Tell us about how you met I […]

How We Met: Kira and Josh on finding love during lockdown

From Wi-Fi problems to a pandemic, Kira Hayward and Josh Bradley’s first love has survived it all. Nearly five years into their relationship, they both live together in Huddersfield after Josh got his dream job, and Kira is secretly hoping he will pop the question.  Kira shared their story with us. Tell us about how you […]

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How We Met: Norma and David’s disco dancing started their 52-years love story

When Norma pinched David’s bottom and asked him to dance at the University of Salford disco in 1972, neither of them could have known it would lead to a 52-year relationship that has stood the test of time, taking them from Salford to Sydney, Australia. Norma shared their story with us. Tell us about how […]

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How We Met: Aline and Nikias’s fairytale night at Matthias Court

It was love at first sight for Nikias and Aline when they first met at Matthias Court and shared a kiss under a starry sky. Since then, they’ve been travelling the world together, moved to France and will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary this October. Aline shared her and Nikias’ love story, starting on that […]