Scooters enthusiasts helped a care village resident roll back the years.

Macclesfield Lambretta Club recently paid a visit to Belong Macclesfield to surprise resident Tony Mannerings.

Tony, is living with dementia, has a lifelong passion for all things mod.

So he was understandably excited when the Lambretta Club members made their way to the Kennedy Avenue care village, giving residents a chance to look at their scooters as they completed several drive pasts.

Anna Seaton, experience coordinator at Belong Macclesfield, said: "Getting to know customers and going the extra mile to enhance their lives by celebrating who they are is a cornerstone of our approach, so when Tony's family suggested this, we saw a brilliant opportunity.

"It was a beautiful afternoon – many residents, not just Tony, came out to watch the spectacle.

"Seeing Tony's joy and excitement was heartwarming, and we are incredibly grateful to the Macclesfield Lambretta Club for this."

Macclesfield Lambretta Club recently paid a visit to Belong Macclesfield to surprise resident Tony Mannerings (Credit: Belong)

Mod, from the word 'modernist', is a subculture that began in late 1950s London and spread throughout the UK, with members frequenting jazz clubs, wearing suits and driving trademark Lambretta and Vespa scooters.

The subculture endures today with a more casual approach to fashion, with Parkas and Harrington jackets and boots key wardrobe staples, with scooters remaining a key part of the aesthetic.

Originally from Dagenham, Tony is a lifelong scooter fan and veteran of the 60s mod scene in East London.

When his family mentioned the idea of inviting other mods and scooter enthusiasts to the Belong care village on Kennedy Avenue, carers worked together to make it happen.

 Commenting on the day, Tony's daughter Laura said: "Today was truly wonderful. Dad absolutely loved it. Seeing his face light up and his lovely smile and hearing him say 'wow' when the scooters arrived is a moment I'll never forget.

"We're so grateful to everyone at Belong who helped make it happen.

"It was clear how much joy it brought not only to Dad, but to the other residents as well."

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