A Dumfries care home has held a garden party to celebrate 30 years of serving the local community.
Lochduhar, run by Barchester Healthcare, provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care.
Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion in the home’s extensive garden with live music, singing and dancing.
They enjoyed a buffet and refreshments, specially prepared by the home’s hospitality team, in the summer sun.
During the years, Lochduhar has built up excellent reputations within its local community – regularly holding events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours.
The building was purpose built within a new housing estate and blends in well with the surrounding homes. The first resident moved into Lochduhar in June 1993.
General manager, Gillian, Ward said: “It is important to recognise the hard work of our staff here at Lochduhar. For the past 30 years, we have provided a caring home for our residents as well as the best possible environment for our staff.
“The garden party not only enabled us to celebrate their hard work, but it was also an opportunity to thank the residents, their relatives and friends who have made Lochduhar such a loving home.
“We are very fortunate to have one of the original staff still working at Lochduhar. Senior carer Margaret Muir has just received her long service award in recognition of 30 years. She was one of the first members of staff to work at Lochduhar after it opened.
Adele Keenan, employee services director at Barchester said: “I’m delighted Margaret has achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”
