Community Spirit Week

The home was one of 165 BUPA care homes across the country that welcomed their local community to come and join them for a fun packed day.

Community Spirit Week was developed by BUPA after a MORI poll commissioned by Help the Aged found that over one million older people feel isolated in their own home.

Visitors who attended the event were treated to a musical afternoon featuring a free raffle and traditional afternoon tea.

Home manager Jane Smith said: "Community Spirit Week is a great idea and both our residents and our guests had a wonderful time."

Events at other homes included a French themed day with wine, French delicacies and staff dressed up in can-can outfits, an autumn fair with stalls, games and refreshments and a 'tickled pink' fundraising afternoon in support of Breast Cancer Research with live jazz and a craft sale.

Nicole Humphreys, BUPA community affairs manager, said: "We were delighted that so many of our care homes opened their doors to the local community. People who live on their own can often feel isolated and this is a great opportunity for them to meet other people and join in the fun. This year's Community Spirit Week was a huge success and our visitors, residents and staff were all full of praise for the event."