Residents enjoyed a double mayoral visit to their summer fair which raised more than £400 towards providing extras like outings for residents.

The top citizens of West Devon borough and Tavistock town were guests of honour to open the event last week at Drake Lodge on Plymouth Road, run by Abbeyfield.

Tavistock mayor Cllr Steve Hipsey, with wife and consort Cathy, and West Devon mayor Cllr Paul Vachon, with wife and consort Lynn, chatted to residents, staff and families, enjoyed refreshments and listened to guitar played by Milly Plokker, who works in the Drake Lodge kitchens.

Cllr Hipsey said: “I’m very pleased to be invited and attend. This is a lovely event and important for the residents, families and staff, not only to relax with each other, but to also help support some extras which will enhance their lives.”

Staff Fran Xx and Carol Tor at Drake Lodge shared accommodation in Tavistock, where they served cakes made by residents, families, volunteers and staff at the home's summer fair.
Staff Fran Day and Carol Tor at Drake Lodge serving cakes made by residents, families, volunteers and staff at the home's summer fair. (Tindle)
Drake Lodge (Tavistock) residents enjoyed a civic opening of their summer fair with Tavistock Town Mayor Cllr Steve Hipsey and consort wife Cathy with West Devon Mayor Cllr Paul Vachon and mayoress wife Lynn. The chair and deputy chair of Abbeyfield Trustees (who run Drake Lodge Judy Hirsch and Catherine Bailey.
Mayor Cllr Steve Hipsey and wife Cathy as well as West Devon mayor Cllr Paul Vachon and wife Lynn were special guests at the summer fair. On the far left are Judy Hirst and Catherine Bailey, the chair and deputy chair of Abbeyfield Trustees, who run Drake Lodge. (Tindle)
Milly Plokker, who works in the kitchen of Drake Lodge, on Plymouth Road Tavistock, entertained staff, guests and residents at the accommodation's summer fair.
Milly Plokker, who works in the kitchen of Drake Lodge, entertaining staff, guests and residents on the guitar. (Tindle)
Salema Dennis (right) deputy manager of Drake Lodge, in Tavistock, selling raffle tickets at their summer fair to resident Sheila Wallace (left) and her daughter Debbie Carr.
Drake Lodge deputy manager Salema Dennis, right, selling raffle tickets to resident Sheila Wallace, left, and her daughter Debbie Carr. (Tindle)
Enjoying a cup of tea and a chat.
Enjoying a cup of tea and a chat at the summer fair. (Submitted)