Former Watford, AC Milan and England striker, Luther Blissett OBE, has attended a care home’s recently launched monthly movie club.

Blissett, who is a keen supporter of Watford’s dementia community, attending a screening of football-themed classic, Escape to Victory, at Signature at Elton House in Bushey.

The former England star, who suggested the home’s in-house cinema hosted the monthly movie club, attended the event along with former Watford heroes Tom Whalley, Walter Lees and Ian Bolton, as well as former Tottenham Hotspur baller and prominent businessman, Bob Patmore.

Karen Fleming, client liaison manager at Signature at Elton House, said: “The residents’ faces light up when they see and hear the old movies, they remember from their younger days, with some even singing along to the words in the songs. It melts my heart to see their smiles and hear their laughter.

“We are truly honoured to play our part in supporting with this community initiative. Dementia care is a crucial aspect of what we deliver here at Signature at Elton House. We know the incredible difference these approaches make in the lives of those living with dementia.

“We are delighted that we can provide a safe space that gives those at the care home and in the community an opportunity to enjoy the big screen.”

Reflecting on his experience, resident at the care home, Nigel, said: “I enjoy monthly movie club. We never know what film to expect but we have never been disappointed with the choices made!”