Former Warwick mayor ties the knot at 'surprise' wedding

They surprised their family and friends
Neale and Sarah Murphy. Photo by Gill FletcherNeale and Sarah Murphy. Photo by Gill Fletcher
Neale and Sarah Murphy. Photo by Gill Fletcher

A former mayor of Warwick married his partner this week at a 'surprise' wedding.

Cllr Neale Murphy, who was last years mayor, and his fiancee Sarah Sabin were married on Tuesday (October 6) in Warwick.

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Not only had they kept the event a secret from friends and colleagues but it was mostly a surprise for their family, Sarah's Mum Christine Sabin who is nearly 91, Sarah's children Jo and Laura and Neale's daughters Charlotte and Jess.

The pair surprised their friends and family. Photo by Gill FletcherThe pair surprised their friends and family. Photo by Gill Fletcher
The pair surprised their friends and family. Photo by Gill Fletcher

Sarah has been a nurse at Warwick Hospital for more than 40 years and she works in the frailty department.

A special surprise to Neale from Sarah was to arrive in a pink VW Beetle, with the rest of the family arriving in a pink VW Camper Van.

Because of Covid-19, Sarah and Neale's original plans were changed and changed again.

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They then decided on a surprise for all, which was a special occasion with friends, who Sarah and Neale wish to thank for the flowers and cake.

The couple arrived in a pink VW Beetle as part of the surprise. Photo by Gill FletcherThe couple arrived in a pink VW Beetle as part of the surprise. Photo by Gill Fletcher
The couple arrived in a pink VW Beetle as part of the surprise. Photo by Gill Fletcher

In his Mayoral year, Neale raised £4,562 despite it being cut short by two to three months by Covid.

This was split between his charities that included The Pam Brittain Trust for Dementia, Evelyns Gift, Safeline and SCBU.

Sarah Acklam, the Mayor's secretary said: "It was a pleasure to support Neale during his mayoral year, he was without doubt one of the most happy and dedicated Mayors I’ve had the honour to work with.

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"His mayoral year was one of the busiest, as he attended most events he was invited to, despite it being cut short by the pandemic.

"Both Sarah and Neale do so much for other people, they deserve all the happiness in the world and we wish them all the very best for the future from everyone at Warwick Town Council."

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