b'Topping Out CeremonyThe aim of a Topping out Ceremony is traditionally to commemorate the construction of the highest point of a building. The history of the ceremony can be traced back a thousand years to Scandinavia. Back then a tree was placed on top of a building to placate the tree-dwelling spirits. These days with the multitude of materials used in the construction of modern buildings and building regulations, not to mention planning constraints, the placing of the tree has passed.From left to right: (Back) Rob Winspear, Alberto Gomez, Steve Goodman, Andrew Skinner and Andy Fowler and Rex Pudol. (Front) Matilde De La Plaza, Jo Whelan, Sherrie Hewson, Keli Watts and Averys Commercial Director, Mark DanisDirector of Developments, Adrian Doyle said, Avery Healthcare were delighted that main contractor Natta arranged a topping out ceremony at our new development of Avery Park in Kettering to celebrate the completion of the superstructure of this prestigious landmark development in Kettering. This project is the third Natta have undertaken for Avery and we look forward to developing further elderly care communities with Natta and the completion of Avery Park later this year.Andy Fowler, Operations Director commented: We were delighted to commemorate this significant stage in the build process today. It was a pleasure to celebrate the occasion with Avery Healthcare, Sherrie Hewsontheir Ambassador Sherrie Hewson and Mayor of Kettering Keli Watts. We look forward to completing the first fix for the whole building in the next few weeks and being fully watertight by the end of February.We are on programme, with Practical Completion in August, to deliver this stunning care home to Avery and the community of Kettering. Thanks to Avery for awarding us this development and look forward to continuing our successful partnership for many years to come.Last year, Natta also celebrated success with the Avery, as itsbiggest build project to date, won at the 2019 Pinders Healthcare Design Awards.The Hawthorns Retirement Living won the highly coveted Best Independent Living Scheme at the awards. We also saw another of our full design and builds, Astbury Manor, shortlisted as a finalist in the Best New Care Home (Higher Development Budget) category. Keli Watts'