RESIDENTS at a care home were delighted to be part of celebrations to mark a special milestone.

VIP guests joined residents and families at Ponteland Manor Care Home to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Tuesday, 14 February.

The team and residents at Care UK’s Ponteland Manor on Thornhill Road created its own photography exhibition to showcase the memories made since the home opened its doors.

The exhibition featured photographs and artwork made by residents and team members, past and present, as a tribute to the 25 years of Ponteland Manor – as well as older pictures from the last few years.

Hexham Courant: Councillor Nermal Segal, mayor Christine Greenwell and customer home manager Paula RoutledgeCouncillor Nermal Segal, mayor Christine Greenwell and customer home manager Paula Routledge (Image: Ponteland Manor Care Home)

Mayor of Ponteland Christine Greenwell and councillor Nermal Segal attended.

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Visitors and residents enjoyed live music from Andi Fox, who sang some of the residents’ favourite tunes. Guests were treated to an afternoon tea, including cupcakes, cream meringues, cream scones and chocolate shortbread. A spectacular three-tiered birthday cake was specially made by local baker Angie Furness Cakes.

Paula Routledge, home manager at Ponteland Manor, said: “With our home turning 25, team members went all out to organise the ultimate party for residents and the local community to enjoy. We had fantastic decorations, a special photography exhibition and live entertainment to ensure our party was a wonderful success.

“We always aim to come up with fun activities here at Ponteland Manor and hosting exciting events and marking important milestones like this are a fantastic way to ensure residents lead fulfilling lives. Everyone had fun celebrating our twenty-fifth birthday bash – it was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year.

“We’d like to thank everybody for coming, especially our wonderful singer, Andi Fox, and our special guests, mayor Christine Greenwell and councillor Nermal Segal.”

Ponteland Manor offers full-time nursing and residential care, plus short-term respite. The home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes a hairdressing salon. The layout of the building is configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge and dining room to facilitate the creation of close-knit communities. The home boasts a beautiful garden which residents enjoy in the warmer months.