Residents at a Malvern care home ended the year on a high as they enjoyed a professional pantomime as part of their Christmas entertainment.

The legendary story of Mother Goose was performed for dozens of residents and their families at Welland House Care Centre in Welland.

Staff, who put together a year-round programme of events for residents, organised the show with a specialist company who regularly visit care homes to entertain residents. The annual pantomime followed a hugely successful performance of Jack and the Beanstalk last year.

The play was followed by a party with singing and dancing at the care home in Lime Grove.

Welland House Care Centre Manager Maria Willis said: “Our residents all enjoyed what was a fantastic show along with their family and friends.

“They had such a lovely time watching Jack and the Beanstalk last year that we thought it would be a great idea to organise a performance of Mother Goose. It was the right decision because everyone had a great afternoon.

“All the proceeds have gone to the residents’ fund for the outings and trips we’d like to take them on in 2018.”

Welland House is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 51 residents and takes private residents as well as those referred by local authorities. All its nurses are fully qualified and they employ a total of 53 staff.

Welland House Care Centre is owned by the Worcestershire-based Redwood Healthcare group.