A Chippenham care home said it will celebrate Diwali every year after having "a great time" during the Festival of Lights this year.

The celebrations at The Fairways were spearheaded by two staff members, Babina and Namita, who are of Hindu faith.

They prepared traditional Indian sweets, dressed in traditional attire, and performed a traditional dance.

Diwali at The Fairways in ChippenhamDiwali at The Fairways in Chippenham (Image: MHA) Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Residents took part in the celebrations by producing and decorating lanterns and had the chance to have a bindi put on their foreheads.

Tracey Curd, administration manager, said: "We had a great time celebrating Diwali. We decorated one of the lounges where everything was Diwali themed.

"Babina and Namita were amazing in preparing the food, dressing up and doing a traditional dance.

"This is the first time since I have been working here that we have celebrated Diwali, and it was an enjoyable experience.

"The residents took to it really well, preparing lanterns and enjoying the food."

She added the event was "a valuable learning experience, and one we hope to turn into a tradition at the home".