MONMOUTH’s Gibraltar Nursing Home came together for Red Nose Day and celebrated with an array of light-hearted activities to raise money for charity.

The team took part in the event by dressing in bright outfits or costumes, with odd shoes, and colourful wigs and one family member (resident) also joined in by wearing mismatched socks for the day.

Outfits included Pac-Man to a rockstar and a foam strawberry. Prizes were given to best dressed and went to team members Bridget, Verity and Mark.

The team also took part in face painting activities which was available in the Pillars restaurant and both team members and family members we encouraged to participate family members we encouraged to participate in.

A bake sale was also held by using cakes which were homemade by staff members or from the nursing home’s kitchen. Visitors from home were able to choose from which ones they wanted and all the proceedings went towards charity.

These activities highlighted the importance of community in the home and gave an opportunity for people to come together and be a part of something for charity.

Home Manager Verity Walmsley said: “The day was about everyone coming together and having a bit of fun for a good cause. Whether it was a funny hairstyle, a bright outfit or even old socks or shoes, it was lovely to see everyone getting involved in their own way.”

The Care home is a purpose- built, nursing and residential home which is set on the hillside in Monmouth. The care home forms as part of a care village having landscaped gardens which link from the care centre into the retirement homes.

They host a variety of events and activities for residents also called family members to enjoy, highlighting strong community togetherness.