MAYOR Peter Critchard official opened a new sunroom for residents at Popham Court care home in Courtland Road, Wellington.

Home manager Hazel Jones said: “Our beautiful new sunroom is a real boon.

"It is bright and welcoming and has a decked area overlooking the garden so residents can sit outside too.

“The afternoon was a great success all round. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed chatting to the Mayor, who was a real hit.

“All that was missing on the day was the sun!” Popham Court is part of the Taunton-based Somerset Care Group, the largest not-for-profit company in Somerset.