This was the scene greeting the residents of Battersea Place Retirement Village when they arrived at the lounge for the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

Residents were greeted with glasses of homemade mulled wine and mulled apple juice and mini mince pies.

After some carol singing by all, the countdown began and with a flick of the switch, the courtyard Christmas Tree came to life. A lovely way for the community to bring in the festive season…