Dorset House residents got to meet a lucky duck who lived to see another day after suffering burns, thanks to a member of the care home’s staff.

The simple gift of a puzzle depicting a familiar area provided an afternoon of happy memories for residents at Fremington Manor, in Barnstaple.

Care South celebrated the sixth season of its partnership with AFCB’s Community Sports Trust by welcoming new Care South ambassador Aaron Ramsdale.

It was back to school or back to work for many this week, so to help residents keep their brains active Fremington Manor put on an anagram game.

Residents and staff welcomed the newest member of the Talbot View care home… baby Alora. The visit brought back lots of happy memories for the residents.

Residents at Kenwith Castle care home in Bideford had a great game of seated badminton to get everyone moving after lots of Christmas chocolates.

Two care homes were treated to panto performances that entertained residents, staff and relatives alike.

Residents have been busy baking lots of festive food – from mince pies and Christmas cakes, to gingerbread houses – to help get in the festive spirit.

Care South care homes have been spreading Christmas cheer and raising money for residents through their annual fayres.

Queensmead care home welcomed staff from a Bournemouth-based company for an afternoon of mince pies and singing Christmas carols with residents.

They’re not what you would usually expect to see walking the corridors of a care home, but Talbot View this week welcomed two alpacas.