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Taunton care home resident's classic car ambition ticked off

A dream has come true for care home resident Roy, who had always wanted to drive in a classic car.

Abbeyfield Care Home in Taunton and the local Rotary Club made it possible for Roy to tick off his bucket list ambition to travel in a special car.

Paula Howlett at the care home said: "We want to make sure people come here and have a lovely time."

Roy said it was a "very good day".

20 June 2023

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