THE sun shone and the music played at Nynehead Court’s rearranged fete last weekend. 

Visitors browsed the many stalls and were entertained by music from The Sundaes and baton-twirling performances by Wellington Majorettes.

They were also able to admire a display of vintage cars glinting in the autumn sunshine.

The event, which had been postponed by a month, raised more than £600 for the residents’ amenity fund, with a donation also being made to Nynehead Church. 

Home manager Joanne Fenn said: “We would like to thank everybody who attended our fete on Sunday, either as a visitor or stallholder.

Wellington Majorettes performed at Nynehead Court's fete and met residents of the care home.
Wellington Majorettes performed at Nynehead Court's fete and met residents of the care home. (Nynehead Court)

“We are especially grateful to Wellington Majorettes and The Sundaes for the wonderful entertainment.

“We could not have wished for better weather.”

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

Set in 18 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 its mews.

Its newly-extended Mulberry wing caters for those with memory impairment, or in need of greater stimulation, with a higher ratio of staff to residents.

Little drummer boy: Nynehead Court's fete saw Wellington Majorettes mix with residents and visitors.
Little drummer boy: Nynehead Court's fete saw Wellington Majorettes mix with residents and visitors. (Nynehead Court)

At the other end of the spectrum, the 11 close care mews houses provide an opportunity to extend home ownership and live independently, safe in the knowledge that every level of care, support, and security is available if and when required.

Anybody who wants more information about Nynehead Court or its events, should call Ms Fenn on 01823 662481 or email [email protected].