A care home in Princes Risborough celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special high tea for its residents and staff at its newly refurbished café which was also unveiled on the same day.

Residents, families and staff members at Icknield Court gathered to enjoy a string duet and afternoon tea in the revamped café area, which now has new furnishings and carpet.

The special milestone was also marked with the creation of a time capsule, including letters and photos from residents, which will be buried in the gardens of the residential home, run by charity and care provider The Fremantle Trust.

Attendees at the event also enjoyed the chef’s specially created signature anniversary cake, baked in the shape of a number 10.

Service manager Nicola James said the café refurbishment was coordinated to finish in time for the birthday celebration as a “much-loved” meeting place at Icknield Court for residents and families, adding: “It is also hoped that the space might be developed for greater use by community partners to encourage social connections.”

Speaking about the celebrations, she said: “We all had a really enjoyable afternoon celebrating our 10th anniversary in the new-look café space, which is the heart of the thriving community here.

“We look forward to the next ten years of making special memories at Icknield Court.”

And resident Ann Main added: “It was an honour to be part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the refurbished café. I really enjoy spending time there chatting to others.”

The care home, based in Berryfield Road, provides residential and dementia care.