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Final course for food couple
12:48pm Saturday 17th May 2008
Thirty six years of feeding the thousands came to an end when a Lothersdale couple served their last meal.
Hugh and Belle Gott have been organising lunches for visiting coach parties in the village hall since 1972.
Belle, 80, hails from Rossendale Valley and came to Lothersdale in 1941. She has written three cookery books.
"I have had a very, very happy catering life," she said. "I must have fed at least 100,000 people."
Hugh, who is 81, came to Lothersdale from Cowling in 1939. He has been active in village groups and organisations including the chapel and choir.
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Paul Foxley, Colne says...
12:43pm Sun 18 May 08
What a fantastic example to us all!
Margaret Foxley, Colne says...
1:01pm Sun 18 May 08
In true Belle Gott style she was not going to be beaten - what a truimph!
Within a few years she was catering for up to 200 people a day. I learned so much and am so proud of my Super Star Mum (and Dad, the rock).
Jessica Foxley, Colnr says...
1:42pm Sun 18 May 08
My grandparents should be very proud of what they have achieved. they have certainly made a lot of people very happy, including myself.
I remember stealing pieces of bread and waiting until all the guests went and we could have a feast on all the leftovers!
I am so proud that Hugh and Belle are my grandparents! xxx
Martin, Cononley says...
10:50pm Sun 18 May 08
Well done, Hugh and Belle!
oliver foxley, Carlisle says...
10:09pm Fri 30 May 08
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Paul Foxley, Colne says...
12:38pm Sun 18 May 08
What a fantastic example to us all!