Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s River Court Care Home in Watford, Hertfordshire, were thrilled to welcome Matt Turmaine, Member of Parliament (MP) for Watford, as a special guest at the home’s annual Summer Fete on Saturday, July 26.
The festive event brought together residents, families, and staff for a day of celebration, with MP Matt Turmaine joining in to connect with the local community and learn more about the compassionate care provided at River Court. The 120-bed care home offers residential, nursing, residential dementia, and nursing dementia care, serving as a vital part of the Watford community.
During his visit, MP Matt Turmaine took a guided tour of River Court’s extensive facilities, which include a hair salon, quiet room, memory room, sensory garden, kitchenette, lounge, bedrooms, and landscaped garden. He spent quality time with residents, chatting and sharing stories, and learning more about daily life at the home.
Cecilia Kassanga, Home Manager at HC-One’s River Court Care Home, commented:
“We were honoured to welcome Matt Turmaine MP to River Court for our Summer Fete. It meant so much to our residents and colleagues to share this special day with him.
“His visit brought a real sense of community spirit and recognition for the work we do every day to support and care for our residents. Events like these remind us how important it is to stay connected with our wider community and celebrate the joy that comes from spending time together.”
Matt Turmaine, Member of Parliament for Watford, said:
“When I arrived, things were clearly in full swing with lively music that people were getting into. The was a BBQ on the go, not to mention the ice cream van turning up.
“It was very enjoyable, both speaking with residents and seeing the facilities on offer there. Cecilia Kassanga and her team do a fantastic job.”