Date: June 2010

PRESS INVITATION & PHOTO-CALL

HRH THE EARL OF WESSEX TO OPEN RICHMOND LETCOMBE REGIS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Thursday 24 June – Richmond Villages, Letcombe Regis, Oxfordshire

HRH The Earl of Wessex KG KCVO is to officially open Richmond Letcombe Regis, a new £60 million retirement village near Wantage, Oxfordshire.

The retirement village, built and operated by Richmond Villages, part of the Barchester Healthcare Group, is the only development of its type in Oxfordshire; it offers a variety of homes and excellent levels of care, services and facilities for the over 55s.

Date:                       Thursday 24 June 2010

Time:                       12.30 Arrival of HRH The Earl of Wessex
                               14.15 Official opening by HRH Earl of Wessex
     
Opportunity for:         -     Guided tours

                               -     Press interviews – HRH won’t give interviews but possible with directors, residents and people he meets

                               -     Photography and filming by arrangement

Venue:                     Richmond Letcombe Regis

Directions:                Postcode for sat nav: OX12 9JY

Address:                  Richmond Letcombe Regis
                               South Street
                               Letcombe Regis
                               Oxfordshire
                               OX12 9JY

Acceptances:           If you can attend, please confirm by e-mail to: tracey.bretherton@lawsonclarke.co.uk
                               Confirmation of attendance must be received by Thursday 17 June 2010 in order to process security passes and confirmation of acceptance
                               All invitees must bring confirmation of acceptance, security pass and photo ID

Contact on the day:  David Reaves, mobile: 07802 554242

Issued by:                Jeremy Clarke/Tracey Bretherton
                               LawsonClarke PR
                               Tel: 01285 658844

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