Residents at Featherton House care home in Deddington piped in the haggis at a special Burns Night celebration.
The care home, on Chapel Square, planned the event to mark the poet’s birthday in true Scottish style, with bagpipes and haggis taking centre stage.
Though all staff and residents enjoyed a meal and entertainment throughout the day, one resident in particular was touched by the celebrations.
Mavis Gibbard, 95, whose brother lived and worked in Linwood for many years, enjoyed the nostalgic afternoon and couldn’t wait to hear the bagpipes playing around the home.
She said: “I had a really lovely afternoon; it was great to celebrate this Scottish festival with the other residents at Featherton House. Many of us have fond memories of trips to Scotland and hearing the bagpipes brought back all those wonderful times.”
Rachel Freeman, acting home manager at Featherton House, said: “The staff and residents had a great time for our Burns Night celebration. Though we’re not a Scottish home, lots of residents either have Scottish heritage or remember good times visiting Scotland, so it was lovely to share stories with each other.”
Featherton House care home is part of Wren Retirement Living and is currently managed by Healthcare Management Solutions.