Residents wait to see if this year's crop of produce will hit all the high notes

A group singalong, lead by local troubadours Bill and Louise Musical Entertainment, was part of a traditional festival to encourage a good harvest, according to home manager Heather-Louise Pearson.

"Although," she added, "it's basically an excuse for a sing-a-long and a party. They had a fantastic time and we had quite a lot of local visitors in, which lifts everyone's mood.

"We have a 101-year-old living nearby who comes in every so often. It's a fantastic thing that they do."

Residents recently planted a host of vegetables, and are hoping to use them in soups later this year.

The BUPA-run care home, in Brookfield Road, is already planning their next event - a Wimbledon strawberry tea day on June 12, ahead of the tennis tournament which runs from June 21-July 4.