A NEW Forest care home has raised more than £1,300 for two charities by staging a seaside-themed community fete.
Residents and team members at Colten Care’s Kingfishers in New Milton welcomed families and friends for a day of music and merriment.
Guests enjoyed time in the home’s garden, adorned with seaside-style props and featuring a tombola, ‘barrow of booze’ and plant and cake stalls.
A raffle, with a mountain bike as the top prize, was the main contributor to the funds raised in support of bereavement charity Elsie’s Rose and Hampshire Search and Rescue.
There were also opportunities to sing along to live music from Bournemouth-based vocalist Jenny Oag.
Companionship Team leader Rose Arcellana said: “It was a lovely fun afternoon with smiles all round. We will definitely bring the beach to Kingfishers again. We thank everyone who helped to make the day so special.”
Kingfishers’ next community occasion is a Mexican-themed barbecue on Wednesday, August 20, with proceeds going towards roof repairs at the nearby New Milton Baptist Church.
The event will feature a piano performance by Kingfishers resident Mollie Speirs with a limited-edition CD available to purchase.
Residents Terry Brown and Jack Phillips are pictured with with Companionship Team member Beverly McKeown and a representative of Hampshire Search and Rescue.