Residents and staff of have celebrated the 15th anniversary of Avonmead Care Home in Devizes.

The celebration, on March 8, co-incided with birthdays of two residents.

Guests at the celebration included Devizes deputy mayor Sue Evans and her husband Peter and several former matrons.

Avonmead activities co-ordinator Jayne Pearson said: “The matrons were reminiscing and people had cake and tea.”

The home has two members of staff who have been there since it opened, carer Bobby Dearden and matron Sharon Cottrell.