A RETIREMENT village in Tattenhall says it's "thrilled" to have become one of the first communities in the UK to complete the first round of Covid-19 vaccinations.

Gifford Lea 's 82 residents and team members have all received their first dose of the coronavirus jab.

Inspired Villages, who operate the site, have helped residents to book individual appointments as well as providing travel to their vaccination centres.

Resident Jean Beatty, 91, said: “I couldn’t be more ecstatic, this is the first step towards normality again.

"I feel great and all residents at the village are now looking to the future!”

Jessica Bennett, village manager at Gifford Lea, added: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have successfully provided our residents with the first vaccine against coronavirus.

"It’s been an extremely tough year for all but being able to offer our residents the chance to be one step closer to regaining the independence they cherish and deserve has given everyone a lot of hope.

“We are on hand to support our residents with getting their second dose and can’t wait to open up our facilities again following Government guidance.

"The day we can embrace families and friends again will be a really special day.”

Located in Tattenhall, Gifford Lea currently offers 104 modern apartments for over 65s with a state-of-the-art village centre, 'The Grange’, at its heart.

The Grange includes a wellness spa with relaxation pool, restaurant, bar, hair and beauty salon, library/cinema room, café, craft room and gym.

For more information on Gifford Lea please visit inspiredvillages.co.uk/village/gifford-lea