Oh, they do like to be beside the seaside!

Residents of Chestnut Lodge have been embracing the spirit of this sunny summer with an action-packed beach day that didn’t require a journey to the coast.

We organised a sandcastle challenge, beachball fun, boules ball practice, summer singing and dancing, hook a duck, holiday reminiscing, a wide selection of ice creams, and a summer high tea with home-baked scones to accompany their cuppas.

Activities co-ordinator Gary Shackle said: “We dressed the lounge to create an environment with all the right visual clues, put on our sunglasses and sunhats and provided all these themed activities and snacks.

“Our ladies and gents had a great time, and at the same time we were able to ensure they stayed reasonably cool and well hydrated – it was win, win for everybody.”