Residents, families and team members at Colten Care’s Avon Cliff have marked the home’s 25^th anniversary.

The quarter century was marked in style with a performance by violinist Jennifer Curiel and horn player and pianist Kevin Pritchard of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Home manager Theresa Sales said: “Over the years Avon Cliff has been home to many residents and their families and a happy place for staff to work in.

“It was a joy to invite our residents, their families and members of the local community to join us for our celebration. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening.”

The home’s clinical lead Emma Williams, recently appointed after a decade of nursing in the NHS, started her career in care as a healthcare assistant at Colten Care’s dedicated dementia care home Fernhill in Longham.

Reflecting on her move to Avon Cliff from the NHS, Williams said: “I didn’t know the home that well but I had always thought of Colten Care with fond memories. I knew it was a nice environment to work in. They have that reputation. When I started to look for another job it was the only place I looked at. I am enjoying the role as it’s very different to what I have done before.”

Another of Colten Care’s 12 Dorset homes, Castle View in Poundbury, celebrates its 20th anniversary in November 2022.