VOLUNTEERS and residents turned out in force to mark the opening of St Helena Hospice’s new base in Stanway. The offices and shop, at Angora Business Park, in Peartree Road, replace its now-closed premises, in Magdalen Street, Colchester. The launch event included music from the Judith Charmers band, face painting, food and drink. Indira Allen, head of retail operations, said: “We were overwhelmed by the support, not only by the local community, but also by those who volunteered to make our move to Angora Business Park possible. “Everyone has worked so hard before, during and after the move here and the amount of customers who came to support our launch event is testament to that hard work.”