KIRK Care, the Church of Scotland Retirement Home in Merkinch, is holding a Garden Fete and Strawberry Tea on Saturday 1st July at their centre, whose entrance is just off Madras Street. The event will be opened at 1pm by Sheila Mackay, a former councillor who is now a leading light in the Highland Senior Citizens Network. The fun will include a barbecue, and various stalls such as tombola, baking, book/videos/games, music and a raffle. Entry, which includes the refreshments, is £1 for adults and 50p for under-16s.