Former Strictly star and GMTV presenter’s seasonal switch-on at care home

Hemel Hempstead’s Water Mill House care home welcomed a well-known TV personality to switch on its Christmas lights last week.

Presenter Fiona Phillips – well known for her stint on long-running breakfast show GMTV and for appearing on the third series of Strictly Come Dancing – is a regular visitor and keen supporter of the Rose Lane facility.

Fiona Phillips switched on the Christmas lights at Water Mill Houseplaceholder image
Fiona Phillips switched on the Christmas lights at Water Mill House

Part of the Carebase network, the home invited Fiona, its residents and guests from the community to sing Christmas carols, enjoy mulled wine and mince pies and even meet real reindeer at the event.

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