CARE home residents and staff opened their garden to support a charity that helps people in Dorset who face social isolation.
Colten Care’s Newstone House in Sturminster Newton staged a carnival-style day of outdoor fun and activities to help the Friends of Stour Connect, a day centre in the town.
Visitors including charity volunteers joined residents in games such as hoopla, hover archery and splat the rat.
There was a tombola, lucky dip, photobooth and stalls selling a range of gifts and produce.
And circus entertainment was prominent thanks to performances by stilt walker and fire breather Paul Flinders.
Guests were invited to take in the theatrics as they enjoyed cream teas and homemade cakes prepared specially by Colten Care’s catering team.
Companionship team leader Karlene Horswill said: “Our residents love the opportunity to spend time with family, friends and community visitors at events like this and the carnival theme was perfect.”
The event raised more than £170 for the Friends of Stour Connect which has been Newstone House’s main charity to support over the past two years.
In that time, several hundred pounds has been raised through events and initiatives at the Colten Care home.