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STV presenter official opens Kelvinside Manor care home
STV weather presenter Sean Batty officially opened Kelvinside Manor in Glasgow's West End.
The care home, which has already welcomed residents, is a 48-bed facility offering 24-hour nursing, dementia, and respite care.
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Sean, a favourite among residents, was joined by families, care home staff, community members, and project partners.
The popular presenter marked the occasion by unveiling a special commemorative plaque for the official opening.
Children from Kelvinside Academy Nursery also came along to take part in the celebrations.
Laura McAlonan, 89, a resident at Kelvinside Manor, said: "It was a marvellous day.
"My son and daughter came along, and it was a great turnout.
"I spent a lot of time organising charity events and I know a lot of planning went into making it special.
"Everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves and it was a chance for everyone [families] to see how comfortable the home is and that we are settled here."
The afternoon included live entertainment, refreshments, and a chance for guests to tour the home.
It began with 14-year-old bagpiper Christopher Denny, followed by Scottish folk songs performed by harpist and singer Pauline Vallance.
Guests enjoyed a Scottish tapas spread featuring smoked salmon, pulled pork, and canapés, along with fizz and mocktails, all prepared by Kelvinside Manor's head chef Maureen McCourt.
To top the celebrations off, the event concluded with a special whisky tasting, including the limited-edition Meallmore blend created in honour of Father's Day.
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Cillian Hennessey, chief executive of Meallmore, said: "We're very proud of what we've achieved here in Kelvinside.
"This building has always been a part of the local community and a real part of this area of Glasgow's West End, so we're thrilled to be able to give it a new chapter.
"We'd like to thank everyone who has played a role in the development of Kelvinside Manor; and a special thanks to Veronica and the incredible team who really make the home what it is, while providing the highest standards of personalised care.
"It's great to see our first residents looking so happy and settled and enjoying all the fantastic spaces that the home has to offer."
Veronica Dormer, manager of Kelvinside Manor, said: "We had such a wonderful afternoon.
"It really was the perfect way to officially open our lovely new home; both the residents and our team were proud to show it off to our guests.
"We were blown away by the fantastic turnout and it was a joy to have Sean with us too, chatting to residents and posing for photos – especially as he was good enough to bring us the sunshine!"
