Georges De Stercke and Monique Lapage celebrated their diamond jubilee in Brakel on Saturday 30 July. Georges was born on October 31, 1930 in Brakel and Monique on September 28, 1937 in Steenhuize-Wijnhuize. Their wedding took place on 9 July 1962 in St.-Martens-Lierde and the jubilarians have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. On this occasion, the jubilees were received at the town hall and the usual gifts were handed over.