World-renowned opera singer Russell Watson will host a special meet-and-greet as part of an upcoming summer fete at a Congleton care home. 

The famous tenor will officially open the annual event at Priesty Fields Care Home in Congleton, on Saturday 6 July. 

Russell, a top-selling classical recording artist, will be in attendance to meet residents and the local community from 12pm.

The star, whose debut album The Voice stayed at number one in the UK charts for an impressive 52 weeks, said: "I've had a close connection with Congleton and the wider Cheshire area for some time, including local charities and organisations, so I'm really looking forward to coming along to Priesty Fields' summer event.

"I have seen first-hand the dedication and passion from the staff working there as I have a family member on the team and it's clear that they go the extra mile every day to give residents the best possible quality of life." 

The event, which takes place from 12pm until 4pm, will also feature local entertainment including live music, plus bingo, 'hook a duck', coconut shy and more.

Situated in the heart of Congleton, Priesty Fields features 78 bedrooms, plus a beauty salon, cinema room and landscaped gardens.

The home, which is owned by Sandstone Care Group, recently announced plans to dedicate an entire suite to residents with dementia and held a special workshop to support local people coping with a diagnosis in their family.

Gill Williams, care home manager at Priesty Fields, said: "Wherever possible, we love to integrate our residents into the local community and meet our neighbours, and events like our summer fete are the perfect way to do this.

"Not only do our residents love a day of games, music and entertainment, but it's a great way to introduce our offering to other families considering options for their loved ones.

"This year, we're really excited to have Russell Watson join us – I know we have fans of him at the home, so we're thrilled to have him with us to officially open our event!"

The famous tenor lives on a 15-acre farm near Congleton.

Congleton's Preisty Fields opened in November 2021. For further information about Priesty Fields, visit: https://www.sandstonecare.co.uk/our-homes/priesty-fields/.