The housing provider is hosting a ‘Big Night In’ to mark its golden anniversary with a trip down memory lane where staff and customers will revisit fond memories and stories on an online video.

Staff and customers will be able to view the celebration event on Bield’s website and YouTube from the comfort (and safety) of their own homes.

A host of famous faces have sent messages of congrats to the housing provider including, national clinical director Jason Leitch, Scottish actors Sanjeev Kohli and Mark Cox, and Hibernian FC Captain David Gray.

Lesley Holdsworth, chair of Bield board, said: “We are incredibly excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary with staff and customers in what is a true milestone for the business.

“With the current lockdown restricting events or small gatherings, Bield was unable to stage the kind of major celebration event it would like to organise.

“Instead, we are looking to bring everyone together virtually through our ‘Big Night In’ event.

“We hope the Big Night In will capture the very essence of our fun loving community as we look back through key parts of our history and ahead to an exciting future.

“In the not too distant future we hope to bring customers and staff together to celebrate this milestone in person, renewing old acquaintances and making new ones.”

The Big Night In will take place on March 17 at 5pm. It is just one of a number of celebratory events which will take place throughout the year.

Staff, customers and members of the Bield community are encouraged to join in the celebrations virtually across the housing provider’s social media channels.