NYNEHEAD Court has given a very special ‘thank you’ to one of the Friends of Nynehead Court, who has volunteered at the home for 25 years.

Joy Upham began working as a volunteer in 1993 and visits every Thursday, with fellow volunteer Anne Howe, to open the residents’ shop.

Although she now lives in Taunton she still makes the journey to the home every week, and in addition to buying general items she will also purchase anything specific the residents have requested.

Alyson Martin, director of Nynehead Court, presented Joy with a bouquet of flowers to thank her for her service.

More recognition may be in the pipeline as Joy and her fellow members of the Friends of Nynehead Court have been nominated for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Home manager Angela Watkins said: “We are delighted to be able to thank Joy for her incredible 25 years as a volunteer at Nynehead Court.

“I know that the residents value her support as much as we do, and are hoping that she and the rest of the Friends of Nynehead Court are successful in our application for the Queen’s Award.”

Nynehead Court offers retirement living for older people requiring residential care or close care housing.

Set in 13 acres of parkland, it is registered to provide residential care for 44 people within the Court and close care housing for 11 retirees/couples within the Mews.