LOCAL MP Rebecca Pow attended a special King’s coronation tea party with a group of Somerset retirees.

Special King’s coronation ‘goody bags’ were given to guests and Ms Pow and other visitors met the apartment owners to hear about their new lifestyles.

Ms Pow MP said: “It was a wonderful occasion which everyone enjoyed. Specialist retirement housing is proven to have a beneficial effect on older people’s health and wellbeing, be it from being in a modern, warm, well insulated home to having a sense of community which helps to beat loneliness.

“It was great to meet some of the new community and to hear how much they are enjoying their new lifestyle.”

The event was held at Churchill Retirement Living’s Riverain Lodge development and marketing executive Jo Ridehalgh said: “We loved welcoming everyone to our special celebrations for a piece of national history that few of us have experienced before.

“It was a great way for Rebecca and everybody else to see for themselves the wonderful community atmosphere on offer here.”

Riverain Lodge is a collection of low-maintenance, stylish, and energy-efficient one and two bedroom retirement apartments for those who want to enjoy an active, independent lifestyle.