Care home residents joined forces with schoolchildren to celebrate the Harvest Festival.

Pupils from Perry Wood School in Worcester visited Care UK's Perry Manor on Charles Hastings Way for an afternoon of baking and community spirit.

The children and residents spent time together baking soda bread and using various fruits and vegetables associated with harvest time, including cranberries, blueberries, chocolate, and chives.

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The care home also encouraged the community to donate their extra, unused, or unwanted non-perishable food items to the city’s new food bank drop-off point.

The items were passed on to Reverend Rob from Holy Trinity and St Matthew’s Church, who distributed the goods to the community.

Resident Edward Awford said: "It was fantastic, not only getting to see them make the bread but also how the children interacted with all of us residents.

"The kids asked lots of questions about my career in judo.

"It was a pleasure, and they were very well behaved.

"It was the most enjoyable morning."

Katherine Matthews, the care home manager, said: "We’re delighted to have partnered with Reverend Rob and welcomed Perry Wood School children to Perry Manor to explore the importance of the Harvest Festival.

"Harvest Festival is a day in the calendar where we can reflect and show gratitude for the food that we have, while serving as an opportunity to encourage people to donate unwanted or unused items, and connect with others, regardless of age or background.

"Everyone had an a-maize-ing day and we’re already looking forward to our next event with Perry Wood School children as we race towards Christmas."

Perry Manor provides full-time residential, nursing, and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care.

Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, the home aims to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, with its own cinema, cafe, and hair salon, and plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.

To find out more about the home, email customer relations manager, Shilpa Odedra, on shilpa.odedra@careuk.com or call 01905 886 715.

For more general information, visit careuk.com/perry-manor.