Care Home’s ‘Fete On The Beach’ Raises £1,300 For Charity

A New Forest care home has raised more than £1,300 for two local charities by staging a seaside-themed community fete.

Residents and team members at Colten Care’s Kingfishers in New Milton, located just a mile or so from the seafront at Barton on Sea, welcomed families and friends for a day of music and merriment.

Guests enjoyed time in the home’s garden, adorned with seaside-style props and featuring a tombola, ‘barrow of booze’ and plant and cake stalls.

A grand raffle, with a mountain bike as the top prize, was the main contributor to the funds raised in support of bereavement charity Elsie’s Rose and Hampshire Search and Rescue.

There were also opportunities to sing along to live music from Bournemouth-based vocalist Jenny Oag.

Kingfishers resident Averil Meek said:
“What a fantastic day we had, lots of fun, good music and meeting people from our local community.”

Companionship Team Leader Rose Arcellana said:
“It was a lovely fun afternoon with smiles all round. We will definitely bring the beach to Kingfishers again. We thank everyone who helped to make the day so special.