RESIDENTS of a Tweeddale care home were treated to a musical performance thanks to a local choir.

The Peebles Singers braved the cold to sing for residents of Peebles Care Home recently.

Out on the doorstep of the care home, which is operated by Mansfield Care, the choir serenaded residents and staff with a selection of Christmas carols.

Jim Murdoch, the musical director for The Peebles Singers, said: “All of our members were really looking forward to performing for the residents at the home.

“I personally have a profound attachment to Peebles Care Home, my father was a resident here so for me it is great to give a little back to the people who supported him.

“We are a community group, which is enriched by so many who share a passion for singing, and so it is really nice to be able to come together and sing to the local residents.

“Apart from our recent Christmas concert earlier this month, this will be the first time we have come together as a group since 2019 due to COVID-19, and so for many of the members it is the first time they have done something like this.

“It was a joy to see the residents sing along to the carols, as well as see the choir come together again.”

This latest musical treat for residents follows a performance by Peebles Silver Band at the home last month.

Claire Dunlop, the activities co-ordinator, said: “We have found that visits such as the Peebles Singers choir are proving to be very popular with our residents, so we try to incorporate as many visits as possible within safe parameters.

“It keeps our residents spritely, interacting with a number of different people from different backgrounds.

“We were delighted to host the Peebles Singers choir which was thoroughly enjoyed by all our residents.”

Mansfield Care operates 11 care homes around Scotland – including three others in the Borders – Galahill House in Galashiels, St John’s Care Home in Melrose and Millfield House in Jedburgh.