URMSTON Retirees and their relatives joined former British Olympic champion, Dame Mary Peters, to celebrate the grand opening of the McCarthy and Stone’s assisted living development, Oakfield Court.

The development is made up of 51 one and two bedroom apartments, and is situated on Crofts Bank Road in Urmston.

After a guided tour of the show apartments and communal areas, Dame Mary, who won the pentathlon gold medal at the 1972 Olympic Games, marked the official opening on January 28 with a talk on her experiences as an Olympian and sporting ambassador, before enjoying refreshments in the on-site bistro where she chatted with current homeowners and visitors.

Dame Mary said: “It was lovely to get the opportunity to meet and chat with people from the local area.

"Oakfield Court really is developing into such a fun and lively community. I’m already looking forward to coming back for another visit.”