Chippenham care home raises hundreds with autumn fair

Care home The Fairways organised the event to raise money for their amenities fund, which will be used to arrange trips and activities for residents.

The event featured live entertainment, including singers, a ukulele player, and an animal handler who brought owls, as well as an arts and crafts stall with items made by the residents.

The Fairways' autumn fair (Image: MHA) The home, which provides residential and dementia care for 60 people, welcomed pigs, and chickens which were hatched at the home.

Tamara Eggleston, activity coordinator, said: "The fair was a great way for us to connect with the community.

"We were supported really well by organisations in the area, and it was a real community event.

"More than 50 people came, including family members, and the residents really enjoyed it.

The Fairways' autumn fair (Image: MHA) “Based on the success, we are already planning the next fair for Christmas.

Local businesses supported the fair by providing raffle prizes and sweet treats.

The home is run by MHA, which runs 80 care homes, 59 retirement living schemes and 43 community hubs and supports 17,500 older people.