DOZENS of people enjoyed live music and more during a care home event near Taunton.

Residents at Beauchamp House Country House Care, in Village Road, Hatch Beauchamp, enjoyed dancing and to live entertainment from the Wessex Big Band at the home’s Big Band and Barbecue event.

Around 150 people attended the special event, which took place on the terrace and expansive lawn of the care home gardens.

The home’s chef cooked a range of burgers and hot dogs for residents, families, and the event’s attendees to enjoy, while a range of mini games were set up on the lawn for children to take part in.

Resident Helen said: “I thought it was lovely. I like the sound of a big band. The Wessex Big Band were really good.

“I thought the whole afternoon was lovely and I’m thrilled to bits with it all. I like big band songs, and I just love music in general.”

Around 150 people attended the event, in Hatch Beauchamp, near Taunton

Pat, who also lives at the care home, said: “I think the event was lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The care home team had worked so hard to make it a special event for us.”

Debbie Lane, home manager at Beauchamp House, added: “We had a fantastic afternoon with music provided by Wessex Big Band and our chef rustled up some food on the barbecue.

“At Care South, our motto is Fun, Food and Friendship, and that was certainly not in short supply at our Big Band and Barbecue event. It gave the residents the chance to soak up the sunshine while listening to songs from the modern day and yesteryear with their friends and family.”

Meanwhile, the home is already gearing up for its next gathering, with residents invited to join the fun at a free-entry, family-friendly Alpacas, Tea and Tombola event on Saturday, August 31, from 2pm to 4pm.