Amherst House Care Home at 287 Court Lodge Road in Horley is to open its doors to the local community next Friday (June 20) as part of national care home open day.

Staff and residents at the home will be marking the day with activities including burying a time capsule.

The home will be open from 10am onwards. The national open day highlights the work that goes on in care homes across the country and their thriving community spirit, and aims to create lasting links between care home residents and their local communities.