Pensioners in a retirement home are pining after a pet parrot which sings the famous 1812 Overture went missing from their garden. The 14 month old parrot, named Gizmo, learnt the classical music, written by Russian Pyotr Tchaikovsky, after the OAPs sang it to him...The grey and red bird would sit on the shoulders of the residents in the communal lounge, making them laugh with his singing. Mrs Stoddart, warden at the Somerville Court in Waterlooville, Hants, said the home isn't the same without Gizmo. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS...Pictured: Residents of Somerville Court rest home in Waterlooville mourn the loss of warden Jackie Stoddarts parrot, Gizmo. (left to right back), Maggie Burgess, Diana Simpson, Janet Hancock, Ray Hall, Enid Bowden and Mi Gibb. Front Gwen Simister, Florrie Smith and Barbara Edwards...? Portsmouth News/Solent News & Photo Agency.UK +44 (0) 2380 458800.