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DJ spins the hits at care home Valentine disco

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Resident Paul Kerns enjoyed a dance at the disco

A DJ has found himself a new regular gig spinning the decks at a Staffordshire care home.

Mike Stanier - AKA DJ Vinyl Richie - treated residents at Rowan Court in Newcastle-under-Lyme to some classic hits at a Valentine's disco this week.

It is the second time he has brought his records to the home.

"It makes me feel young being here," he said. "I'd love to think that when I'm in a care home someone might come in to play Oasis and The Smiths for me."

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Mr Stanier said music was a big part of people's lives

Resident Paul Kernes called the event "brilliant" and had a glint in his eye when asked if he was looking for love.

"I've got my eye on everyone. I'm what they call a cheeky chappy," he said.

Resident Judith Hodgkinson was taken to the dance by her husband Keith.

He said: "My wife's now been here for just under two years and I've found this to be a really, really good place to live.

"Not just because of the facilities and the activities, but the staff really care."

Elderly couple
Keith joins wife Judith for a mocktail beside a busy dancefloor.

Manager Jacinta Greatrex champions the health benefits of the discos held for the residents.

"Music has been used as a therapeutic intervention - a valuable and virtually side-effect free alternative to anti-psychotic medication," she said.

'Vinyl Richie' - aka Mike Stanier - explains why he's now playing Rowan Court care home.

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