BOWLS, tea and cake made for a quintessentially-English trip for residents at a care home near Taunton.

The group travelled from Beauchamp House Country House Care Home, in Village Road, Shepton Beauchamp, to Wellington Bowling Club recently to try their hand at the sport – or reignite a hobby from the years gone by.

It came as the home marked a year-long sponsorship of the club, with residents enjoying a game of bowls on the indoor green.

Afterwards, they enjoyed tea and cake while watching the club’s members on the outdoor green.

Games of bowls at the club have now become a regular addition to the home’s activities programme, with members of Wellington Bowling Club making return trips to the home to give a talk about the sport and history of the club, as well as enabling other residents to have a go at indoor bowls.

Jay Merrell, fixture secretary at Wellington Bowling Club, said: “It was lovely to see how much fun the Beauchamp House residents had when they first came to visit and we are so pleased to now welcome them as regular visitors, as well as the home sponsoring our club.

“We are proud to be a very inclusive club and want to enable people of all ages and abilities to join in with bowling, creating opportunities for friendship and enjoyment for everyone.”

Debbie Lane, manager at Beauchamp House, said: “Our residents always look forward to their trips to Wellington Bowling Club as it brings back fond memories for some, while others simply enjoy learning something new.

“The laughter, conversation, and sense of community make these visits so special, and we’re delighted to have built such a lovely partnership with the club.”

For more information about care services available at Beauchamp House, visit care-south.co.uk, or call the home on 01823 589778.