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National Siblings Day: Meet Twin Brother Colin and Graham
Our villages are filled with remarkable people and on National Siblings Day, we are especially proud to celebrate the incredible bond shared by twin brothers, Colin and Graham.
Growing up, the brothers played cricket for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, where teammates famously joked that the only way to tell them apart was by how they stood. Their skill and commitment to their team were matched evenly, something that would become a theme throughout their lives.
Sport played a huge role in shaping their lives. As talented badminton players, Colin and Graham represented their county, earning County Colours and competing together in County Championship Doubles. Their mum would drive them up and down the country to ensure they had the chance to play, effort that paid off in lots of medals.
Their twin connection even brought unexpected adventures. The brothers once won first prize at Butlins simply for being twins, securing a free holiday! As children, they were invited to a special twin’s photo shoot in Cheltenham during a cinema showing, where they met 15 pairs of twins.
Years later, Colin and Graham were invited to attend a 25th anniversary twins gathering at St Thomas Hospital in London, an event that brought together 700 sets of twins from around the world, officially breaking the record for the most twins gathered in one place. Among them, Colin and Graham were one of only three male twin pairs. The moment was so remarkable that it was featured in the Daily Mail in 2006, a proud highlight of their lives.
The brothers really lived life side by side. They passed their driving tests on the same day, achieved identical school grades, and even spent their working lives starting and finishing the same jobs at the same time. Today, they still prefer to do everything side by side, finding any time apart understandably unsettling.
Colin and Graham are well-liked by all who meet them. They are known around the village for their warmth, kindness and a wonderful sense of humour!
Their story is a beautiful example of what sibling bonds can mean to us. Siblings give us constant support, shared laughter and an unbreakable connection that spans decades.