The end of an era is in sight when Riverside Home, Pembroke, closes its doors for the last time.

The building, which overlooks the town's Mill Pond, is 168-years-old, having started its existence as a workhouse before becoming a hospital.

It first became a home for the elderly in 1966 and over the years has housed many people from Pembrokeshire and beyond.

The facilities most recently located at Riverside - including rehabilitation and day care services – are being relocated to the new Fort Road Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembroke Dock. A modern, state-of-the-art building, it is due to be opened in the spring and is the result of a partnership between the Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust and Pembrokeshire County Council.

To mark the closure of Riverside, local clergy will conduct a Thanksgiving service at the home at 11 am on Tuesday, February 6.

Said county council cabinet member for the elderly and infirm, Clr. David Wildman: "It is the end of an era, and the home's management and staff are grateful to the numerous voluntary services, families and friends who have helped support Riverside over the years.

"A warm welcome is extended to all of them to attend the thanksgiving service."

For further details of the service, contact Gaynor O'Connor, resource and development manager, social care and housing section, Pembrokeshire County Council on 01646 685753 or 07771935544.