RESIDENTS and staff from a care home have been busy celebrating all things Irish in a series of exciting activities.

Those at Ashcombe House in Worting enjoyed the celebrations for St Patrick’s Day, which was celebrated on March 17.

They enjoyed decorating the home with shamrocks and everyone even dressed in green to mark the day.

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Mellissa Irwin, senior carer, said: “Our residents have all had a brilliant day today, everyone has enjoyed the festivities. We had a fantastic time listening to Irish music and watching Irish dancing, we sampled some Guinness too.”

Held on March 17, Saint Patrick's Day actually observes the death of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but the day has come to be a huge celebration of Irish heritage and culture.

Celebrations generally usually involve a range of activities including public parades, festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks but it is widley celebrated by many.

Staff and residents at the home also marked the special day by learning all about Ireland, reminiscing visits to the emerald Isle before a live singing and piano performance by Carl Cassidy from reminisce Entertainment.

Carl really got the party started with residents dressing up, singing and dancing along as they all enjoyed the celebrations.

The afternoon of fun activities ended with chocolate Guinness brownies, which was washed down with a Guinness.

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The homes varied life enrichment programme hopes to keep residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Ashcombe House provides 24-hour nursing care services for older people in need of long term, respite care or post-operative care.

For more information about the care home, visit: www.barchester.com.

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