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Sibling kinship is often celebrated as something special, however twin brothers in Cheltenham have spoken of their very special unbreakable bond over the last seven decades and counting. Colin and Graham Biggs are 74-years-old and both live at the same retirement community in the town and their lifelong connection can only be described as nothing short of extraordinary.
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From their competitive sporting days to their everyday lives today, these inseparable twins have done virtually everything together. Whether its starting and finishing jobs on the same day, passing their driving tests simultaneously, and achieving identical grades in their exams, they have been at each other’s side.
Their identical tastes and preferences have made them a perfect pair through every chapter of their lives and now enjoy their days living at Richmond Villages. Born and bred in Cheltenham, while they never married or had children, Colin and Graham both became carpenters and joiners and were together all their working lives. The twins’ shared passions led them to achieve considerable success in sport.
Both played for Tewkesbury Cricket Club, where they became so alike that teammates could only distinguish them by their unique batting stances. They progressed to represent their county in both Badminton colors and county championship doubles, with their mother dedicating herself to driving them across the country to competitions.
Colin and Graham’s twin status has placed them at the centre of remarkable events throughout their lives. As children, they won a Butlins complimentary holiday and they were selected to appear in a photoshoot at Cheltenham Cinema alongside 15 other pairs of twins for a special film showing.
Years later, they were among only three pairs of male twins invited to a prestigious 25th Anniversary Twins Gathering at St Thomas Hospital in London – an event that brought together 700 sets of twins, setting a world record that attracted national press attention. The pair have also been involed in helping medical research into twins at the hospital over the years.
There are slight differences though, one likes lemon curd, while Colin is more forward and takes the lead in decision making. However, what truly sets Colin and Graham apart is their unwavering devotion to one another. When asked about their special sibling bond, Colin said: “We do everything together and it has led us to share an extraordinary life.
I couldn’t be more grateful to always have my brother by my side.” Graham shared: “Being a twin is a very special thing, we know each other inside out. We pick each other up when we’re down, we laugh every day.” Those who know them describe them as warm, well-liked, and perpetually good-humoured, bringing laughter wherever they go.