A Norfolk housing with care home marked its 20th Birthday.

Harriet Court on Lakenfields celebrated the special date, with cake cutting led by its newest resident, 88-year-old Ida Innes.

Mrs Innes was the same woman who had laid the first ceremonial brick at the scheme in 2002 as a Broadland Housing tenant representative.

She had moved into the care home, owned by Broadland Housing and operated by Norse Care, just 10 days prior to the anniversary festivities.

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To add to the celebration, a time capsule is set to be buried within the grounds.

Each resident contributed to the time capsule, with its contents including everything from photographs to documents and even a set of dentures.

Mrs Innes said: "Although I have only just moved into Harriet Court, I think it’s really lovely.

"There is a real sense of community here, the staff are lovely, and it’s very friendly.

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“When my husband and I retired we got involved with Broadland Housing.

"It is really important for tenants to have a voice in how an organisation like this is run, and that is how I came to lay the first brick here.

"Little did I know I would be living here 20 years later.”

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Broadland Housing chief executive Mr Newey said: “Harriet Court represented a significant investment for Broadland two decades ago, and it is a real pleasure every time I come back here and see just how ‘at home’ everyone feels.

“Harriet Court is one of a number of housing with care homes where we partner with Norse Care, and the combination of quality homes and excellent support for residents is an important part of the long-running success of our housing with care schemes.”

Opened by former Norwich City goalkeeper Bryan Gunn in 2004, Harriet Court provides care and support for its 40 residents living in self-contained flats.