Glen, Janice Crosby celebrate six decades of marriage

The Tamworth couple have officially been married for 60 years on Thursday, and they're still just as loved-up as ever.

The pair met at a rodeo back in 1960 when Mr Crosby was 17, and Mrs Crosby was 15.

"I called into her mother's place and asked for permission to take her out," Mr Crosby said.

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A few dates later and the pair were then married in 1961 at a church in Parramatta.

They're both from this area originally, but in April 1985 they made the move to the North West after Mr Crosby secured a position at the Tamworth Baiada site.

"[Moving to Tamworth] was the best thing we ever did," Mrs Crosby said.

For 28 years, the couple owned a property with a few acres in the Westdale area, but in 2012 they made a significant downsize into a unit at the Broadlands facility.

The secret to a long-lasting marriage Mrs Crosby said is "being there for one another".

"You've entered into a contract and you've got to live up to the contract, plus you've got to like each other; that helps," Mr Crosby added.

They're planning on celebrating the occasion, along with their four children, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, in April.

The milestone was made even more special with letters from numerous familiar names, like NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Tamworth mayor Col Murray, and even Queen Elizabeth II.

Their daughter-in-law, Laurian Churchill, became emotional during the Leader's interview with the couple, as her in-laws mean a lot to her.

"It's a very special relationship and I'm very proud, because I don't have my mum and dad anymore," she said.

"They're my beautiful in-laws and I love them very much."

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