Champagne flowed this week as staff and residents of Malden House celebrated the care home’s 10th anniversary.

Sidmouth Herald: Staff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1523. Picture: Terry IfeStaff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1523. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

The community gathered for an afternoon of events which included a magic show and musical entertainment last Tuesday.

Pupils from Sidmouth College read poetry to the residents before the cake was cut.

Councillor Ian McKenzie Edwards, chairman of Sidmouth Town Council, was also in attendance.

Sidmouth Herald: Staff celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1525. Picture: Terry IfeStaff celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1525. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Staff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1522. Picture: Terry IfeStaff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1522. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Staff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1520. Picture: Terry IfeStaff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1520. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Staff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1514. Picture: Terry IfeStaff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1514. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Staff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1512. Picture: Terry IfeStaff and residents with Cllr Ian McKenzie celebrateing ten years of Malden House. Ref shs 39 17TI 1512. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)