A SANCTUARY Care home in Bridgwater celebrated all things north of the border in honour of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns.

The team and residents at The Rosary Nursing Home in Mayfield Drive celebrated Burns Night in traditional Scottish stylek, complete with tasty food and bagpipe entertainment.

Residents at the nursing home enjoyed a bagpipe performance from John Shields, who performed throughout the home and was dressed head-to-toe in traditional tartan attire.

One particular resident who thoroughly enjoyed the festivities was 87-year-old William Gray who was born and bred in Glasgow, Scotland.

William said: “It made my day, it was great and brought back so many wonderful memories of my Scottish days – the bagpiper sounded excellent.”

Fellow resident, 77-year-old Jean Moss – who is from Ayr, Scotland and gave John a double thumbs up and described him as 'magnificent” added: “I was overjoyed to have haggis."

Gordon Chidgey, 80, said: “The bagpiper was absolutely fantastic!”

Following the performance residents tucked into delicious Scottish delicacies, from haggis and tatties to homemade buttery shortbread.

The Sanctuary Care home’s activities leader Andree Chandler said: “Many of our residents have always celebrated Burns Night so we have carried on the tradition here in the heart of the home and it always makes for such a wonderful celebration.

“Residents adore the bagpipe music and really enjoy embracing the different traditions that Scotland has to offer and for those who are Scottish or have always celebrated, it’s a joy to see how it all brings back so many memories from years gone by.”