Residents at Ferrylee Care Home had a cracking Easter weekend celebrating the diversity of the residents and staff.
On Good Friday the residents held and participated in their own church service. They discussed the ways other countries, including Germany, Spain, Sweden, Australia and Poland, celebrated Easter in line with their cultural and religious beliefs.
A Polish member of staff taught the residents about the tradition of Smigus-Dyngus, where people douse family and friends with water which is symbolic of spring and is meant to bring good luck and health. The residents even enjoyed soaking the staff member to welcome in the spring!
After enjoying cakes from around the world, including a homemade Simnel cake with 11 marzipan balls representing the eleven apostles of Christ, minus Judas.
On Saturday residents had an Easter bonnet competition and a dance in the afternoon.
On Easter Sunday they tucked into a special Easter lunch with the afternoon spent relaxing and entertaining family visitors.
On Easter Monday staff brought their children into home for an egg hunt followed by mocktails and canapes.