Kent-based kosher residential facility Skeet Hill House has reopened following a £1.5 million upgrade funded by communal donations.

Head teachers and youth organisation leaders were among the 70 guests at a reception to mark the refurbishment.

Skeet is administered by the Bradians Trust, whose chairman Michael Black thanked donors, particularly the Jewish Youth Fund.

Sandra Waldman was recently appointed manager of Skeet and bookings are already being accepted for 2011.