WILLITON's new state-of-the-art Croft House residential care home will have a ready-made focal point for its Christmas decorations this year.

Local councillor Eddie May, who represents the village on West Somerset Council and recently stepped down after a three-year stint as the authority's chairman, donated a fir tree to mark the official opening of the multi-million pound development.

The Abies, an evergreen conifer, has been planted at the entrance to the new home just off Bridge Street and will be decked out with lights for Christmas.

"We wanted something that would be a focal point at the approach to the home and this is perfect," said a spokesman for the Somerset care-owned facility.

Photo: Steve Guscott