Former BBC Nine O'Clock News presenter and Alzheimer's Society Ambassador, Angela Rippon (CBE) is to officially open a Hucknall care home this summer.

Ms Rippon who was the first female journalist to permanently present the BBC national television news will 'cut the ribbon' at the grand opening of Harrier House Care Home on Saturday 1 July.

The residents, their relatives and the team at Harrier House, which is on Hurricane Way, are excited for the long-awaited Grand Opening which had to be rescheduled due to Covid restrictions.

Family-run Harrier House, part of Adept Care Homes offers a luxurious, award-winning service with the highest quality of care. Residents are tended to and cared for by the team, with their dignity, independence, and happiness as the cornerstone of their care.

The special event will be held at Harrier House from 11am until 2pm and will be open to members of the public.

Angela will be meeting the residents, their families, and the team whilst everyone is invited to enjoy live entertainment, a visit from the therapy animals, a banquet lunch and of course, a glass of bubbly to celebrate.

Samantha Kavanagh, Home Manager, said: "We are so honoured to have Angela join us for the day, she has supported Alzheimer's Society for a number of years as a celebrity supporter and has spoken of her experiences caring for her mother Edna, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2004. Angela is also the co-chair of the Dementia Friendly Communities Champion Group as part of the Prime Minister's Challenge on Dementia. We are all looking forward to welcoming her to our home and proud to have her officially open this wonderful home."

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