A self-taught saxophonist has reached the final of a talent competition.
Ayomide David Adegbite, a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home in Knaresborough, has made it to the last eight of Care Sector’s Got Talent.
Mr Adegbite, who has been playing the saxophone for nine years, will perform live at the grand final on Wednesday, October 7, at the NEC in Birmingham.
He said: "I’m very honoured to have reached the last eight in Care Sector’s Got Talent, and I’m looking forward to performing in the final.
"The seven other finalists have a huge amount of talent, and I’m wishing everyone the best of luck.
"I also feel very lucky to be supported by the whole team at Bilton Hall and We Care Group.
"Playing the saxophone is something that brings me joy, and to know the team is behind me is spurring me on."
The We Care Group, which operates Bilton Hall Nursing Home, is a care provider based in the North of England.
Krishnapillai Sivanandarajah, manager at Bilton Hall, said: "This is an outstanding achievement for David, and we’re all very excited for his final performance.
"We know how hard he works, not only in his role as Kitchen Assistant, but in honing his talent for the saxophone, and we’re all wishing him all the best for the final."
Bilton Hall, located in Knaresborough near Harrogate, offers nursing, residential, and dementia care for up to 60 residents.
The home is set in a Grade II listed building surrounded by landscaped gardens.
The We Care Group offers nursing, residential, palliative, end-of-life, bariatric, young mental health, and dementia care.
Their approach is rooted in values of family, honesty, and respect, aiming to help residents live with dignity, choice, and independence.
Care Sector’s Got Talent is an annual event, with the competition beginning with 85 applicants, with just eight reaching the live final.
Finalists will perform in front of an audience of colleagues, friends, and supporters, with the winner taking home a £5,000 prize.
Mr Adegbite is also hoping to perform for residents at an upcoming festival soon.
More information about the We Care Group is available at wecaregroup.co.uk.