THE owners of a retirement complex treated residents to a special surprise to celebrate the easing of lockdown — supporting local business and produce in the process. McCarthy Stone, which owns Lancaster Court in Cockermouth laid on the surprise for residents in the complex to celebrate the government’s latest announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown. Local business Wild Zucchini Bistro was commissioned to pack up boxes of scones, cakes and sandwiches which were then delivered to each resident. The gesture was planned to mark the majority of residents there having also now received their first Covid-19 vaccination, and following on from the roadmap, as a nod to better times ahead.