A RETIREMENT home in Highcliffe is inviting people its Rothesay Lodge development for a special 'warming morning' to raise funds for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.

Local residents are welcome to step out of the cold and into the warmth of Churchill Retirement Living’s cosy owners’ lounge at 11am on Thursday, February 13 in Christchurch, where they will be treated to coffee and cake in return for a small donation.

All of the money raised will go to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.

Caroline Haswell, regional marketing manager for Churchill Retirement Living, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming people to our warming morning event to raise funds for such a great charity, chosen by our apartment owners who wanted to help it continue its vital work.

“Every penny counts, which is why we’re asking as many people as possible to come along and support the event and make a donation in return for the refreshments on offer.

“It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a bit of indulgence, as well as an opportunity for visitors to experience the lifestyle on offer at the Lodge.”

Churchill’s warming mornings events take place throughout February at its retirement developments across the country, with all the money raised going towards local causes chosen by Owners.

The lodges that raise the most will also have their total matched by Churchill’s charitable arm, the Churchill Foundation, boosting the funds even further.

To find out more about the warming mornings event and the new apartments available at Rothesay Lodge, call Churchill Retirement Living on 01425 383 549 or visit www.churchillretirement.co.uk.