A Harrogate care home resident has been able to enjoy a pint with his son for the first time in months.

Colin Jameslund, who moved into The Manor House, Harrogate earlier this year, saw his son Phillip through a window this weekend.

The pair have always bonded over a drink and Colin knows his ale, having previously worked as a sales director at John Smith’s Brewery.

It has been a tough few months for the pair but Colin is optimistic about the future. He told the Stray Ferret today:

“My son lives in Chester but visits as often as he can. It was good to have a pint with him, we both had some Black Sheep beer.

“It’s not nice when I have to stay away from my family so being able to see them through a window means an awful lot to me.

“I do really feel for those who haven’t been able to have any visitors. I feel lucky here, the staff have been wonderful.”

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Colin is in a high priority group for the new coronavirus vaccine but says he is happy to wait his turn.

Caryn Ferguson, the client liaison manager at The Manor House, told the Stray Ferret:

“It is really nice to see something so positive happening in the care home. It has been a tough time for everyone.”

The care home is trying to lift spirits this Christmas by putting up decorations and will even have pupils from Brackenfield School round to sing carols outside the building this Friday.