YEOVIL NEWS: All aboard the Grovelands Conquest cruise ship

RESIDENTS, staff and guests at the Grovelands care home in Yeovil were treated to an evening of luxury on board the Grovelands Conquest.

Diners dressed in their finest evening wear for a cruise ship themed evening at the Yeovil care home and were joined by special guests Mayor, Cllr Darren Shuttler, and his wife Anna.

Guests were greeted by the sound of distant seagulls and crashing waves before treading the red carpet and being welcomed ‘aboard’ with a cocktail.

A delicious three-course meal was then enjoyed in the candlelit dining room, prepared by the Cook and served by the waitresses at the care home. After the meal everyone enjoyed a coffee and chocolates.

PHOTO - TOP: Staff at Grovelands.

PHOTO - RIGHT: A dinner aboard Grovelands Conquest.

Throughout the night guests on board the Grovelands Conquest were entertained by concert pianist, Johnathan Delbridge on the piano and singer, Pip Duma, who sang a variety of well-known tunes.

The evening, which was organised to celebrate Somerset Care’s 25^th birthday, ended with a good old sing-along.

Grovelands manager Ross Isbell said: “We all had a wonderful time, the journey was smooth and we arrived back safely on dry land. I would like to thank the team at Grovelands for going above and beyond to give our residents an evening to remember.”

PHOTO - ABOVE: Guests of honour - the Mayor of Yeovil, Cllr Darren Shutler, and his wife Anna.

PHOTO - ABOVE: Having fun on board Grovelands Conquest.

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