Celebrating Abiye Hector-Goma's 60th Birthday & 30 Years of Love with Modupe Hector-Goma

A Celebration of Life and Love

The Hector-Goma family warmly invites you to join us at Walton View Hotel for an evening of dancing, dining, and reminiscing. Your presence is the greatest gift you could give us as we celebrate this remarkable journey. Please join us in making this milestone unforgettable.

Our Story

Couple

Boy Meets Girl

It was the summer of 1990...

  • The chance first meeting in Kaduna
  • From Lagos to Port Harcourt - our journey
  • Meeting the Omidires
  • Meeting the Hector-Goma family
  • Road trip to Ile-Ife
  • The Big Day
  • Married life in the Garden City
  • Moving to the UK
  • 30 years of love, grace, and togetherness
Personal Journey

A Journey of Six Decades

Born in 1965 in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, during a year of global change...

  • 1965: Born in Enugu - The Coal City
  • The Civil War and moving to Ogoloma village
  • Growing up as the original Waterside Boy
  • St James's Anglican Church and the choir
  • Life with Mum - a force of nature
  • Common Entrance and Federal Government College
  • Medical school and becoming a doctor
  • From House Officer to Consultant Radiologist
  • 30 years of service, dedication, and impact

Travel & Accommodation

By Air

Leeds Bradford Airport
20 minutes from venue
Direct flights from major UK and European cities

By Road

M62 & M606
Easy motorway access
Ample parking available at venue

Click to download guide

By Rail

Bradford Forster Square
15 minutes from venue
Regular services from London, Manchester, and Leeds

Recommended Hotels

Tong Park Hotel

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Hampton by Hilton Leeds

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Holiday Inn Express, Bradford

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Premier Inn Leeds South (Birstall)

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Weather Forecast

In November, Bradford is typically rainy and cold. Average daily high temperature is about 6°C.

Forecast for 29/11/25: Sunny
Day: 6°C | Night: 2°C

Dress Code

Theme Colors: Burgundy & Tan

Look good and dress warm! It will be cold outside but warm and cozy inside the venue.

Event Schedule

Venue Details

Walton View Hotel
Tong Lane, Bradford, BD4 0RY
Saturday, 29th November 2025
4:00 PM Onwards
+44 7799 353 852 - Biola
celebrant@watersideboy60-30.com
Wheelchair Accessible

Join Us Virtually

Can't make it in person? Join us via Zoom!

Topic: 60th & 30th Golden Moments

Time: Nov 29, 2025 04:00 PM UK Time (5:00 PM Nigeria)

Meeting ID: 673 875 5770

Join us on Zoom

Celebration Schedule

4:00 PM

Photographs & Welcome Drinks

Arrive and enjoy welcome drinks while we capture beautiful moments

5:00 PM

Arrival of the Wakirike – Ijaws

Traditional entrance celebration

6:00 PM

Celebrant’s Decades of Thanksgiving

Stories, Hymns & Prayer

Fond Memories

Aches, Tobi & Abi, The Omidires, The Goma/Williams families, School/College/University friends, The Leeds family

Prayer for the Celebrants

Pastor Tony Parry

7:00 PM

Dinner & Photo Speak

Delicious meal with photo presentations

8:00 PM

Arrival of the Yorubas

Cultural celebration continues

9:00 PM

Toast to 60th/30th & Photographs

Celebratory toast with group photos (where you are)

9:30 PM

Arrival of the Brits

Final entry of the celebrants

10:20 PM

Vote of Thanks

Gratitude and appreciation

10:30 PM

Old School to Afrobeats

Dance the night away with DJ Festo & G Minor

11:30 PM

Last Drinks

Thank you & Good night!

Your Presence is Our Present

We look forward to celebrating with you on the 29th of November. We would be delighted if you could share a memory or message. Your words would be as cherished as bonds and special memories we have shared with friends and family over the years.

Thank You

From the bottom of our hearts, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey. Your love, support, and presence mean the world to us. Whether you're joining us in person or virtually, your warmth fills our celebration with joy.

Special thanks to our family, friends, and loved ones who have made the past 60 years and 30 years of marriage so memorable. Here's to many more beautiful moments together!

Celebrate with Us Today

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