Mad Hatter's Tea Party marks 25 years of Dunmow care home

The event was held on Sunday, November 19 and combined with Silver Sunday - a celebration day for the elderly.

Residents enjoyed cakes made by the home's head chef Joanna (Image: Croft House)

Both staff and residents dressed up in Alice in Wonderland-inspired costumes and enjoyed cakes made by head chef Joanna Wrzesien. 

Activity coordinators Angeline Wilson and Nicky Hasnat, manager Mel Kemsley, deputy manager Sharon Nuttal, finance manager Kelly Smee and other staff members helped with the planning and running of the day.

Mayor of Great Dunmow Cllr Alex Armstrong handed out the raffle prize (Image: Croft House)

Brian Farley, Croft House's weekly pianist, entertained residents with music in the morning, while former Britain's Got Talent contestant Ana Almanda performed popular numbers from different eras.

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The Mayor and Mayoress of Great Dunmow visited the home and drew the raffle. Residents also took part in a tombola, and one resident won a voucher for the Pride of Sylhet Indian restaurant.

Staff dressed up for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party (Image: Croft House)

Manager Mel praised staff for their "great team effort", and events coordinator Angeline said: "The staff and residents would like to thank Daniel Robertsons,  the Pride of Sylhet, The Meadow on the Hill, Tanoshi, Angel Wings, and Chloe’s clothes shop for all their lovely, generous donations and support."

Residents dressed up in Alice in Wonderland-inspired costumes (Image: Croft House)

Staff and residents dressed up in costumes and ate cake (Image: Croft House)