A DORSET care home transported its residents Over the Rainbow to Oz for World Book Day, complete with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and of course a wicked witch!
Colten Care’s dedicated dementia home The Aldbury in Poole was a technicolour treat of characters’ costumes, props, and even a yellow brick road, made by residents in the run-up to the day.
Colten companion Cara Duroe said: “Prior to World Book Day staff and residents agreed the perfect choice for our theme was a book and film loved by all our generations, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.
“We all grew up loving the story and characters and creating all the props and costumes we needed for the day was a project that the whole house became involved in.”
The great, all-seeing wonderful wizard was played by home manager Gemma Parkin, dressed smartly in her top hat, coat and tails.
