STEAMING mugs of coffee and large slices of cake were the order of the day at Nynehead Court, near Wellington, as the care home hosted a fund-raising coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event was part of the charity’s annual fund-raising initiative, and was attended by residents, family, and friends.

In addition to selling cakes, the grade two listed home organised a raffle and raised a total of £230.

Home manager Joanne Fenn said: “The Macmillan Coffee Morning is an annual fixture on the Nynehead Court calendar.

“I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped us to raise money for this worthwhile cause.”

The Nynehead Court estate, which is one of the longest established care homes in the UK, 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 the mews.

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

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 when and if required.

Anybody who wants more information about Nynehead Court and its events should call the home manager, Joanne Fenn, on 01823 662481 or email [email protected].