Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham and Cllr Sandra Holliday, Mayor of Cheltenham joined residents, Home Manager Doreen Paisley and her team, and members of the community, for a celebratory BBQ and party held on 2 September to celebrate Monkscroft Care Centre’s 10-year anniversary.

The team at the home, which is run by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), care for up to 80 residents. Monkscroft Care Centre is rated Outstanding by the CQC and is one of the South West’s Top 20 care homes according to consumer ratings website carehome.co.uk.

Party goers enjoyed refreshments and entertainment from the Gloucester Strings Ukulele Band. Doreen Paisley, Home Manager, said:

“We are excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary and to see so many family, friends and members of the community join us. Monkscroft Care Centre is at the heart of a wonderful community, where everyone is passionate and brings bags of energy to support our home. I’m incredibly proud of the team and the care they deliver to our residents. Despite a tough couple of years, it’s been a wonderful 10 years and we look forward to the next 10!”

Patricia Jeal, who has lived at Monkscroft for six years, said: “The best thing about living here are the people you get to meet. We often have parties and entertainers like today’s band. We also spend time outside having a barbecue in the summer. It helps to liven everything up.”