Upper Ribblesdale farmers Michael and Ruth Pearson celebrated their Diamond Wedding on 24th November with a card from the Queen. Michael, known to most people as Mike, and Ruth have lived and farmed in the shadow of Penyghent near Horton-in-Ribblesdale since 1966. They continue to work on the family farm every day together with their family. Mike and Ruth were married aged 21 in 1956 and at first farmed near Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale.