RESIDENTS at a care home in All Stretton have been all at sea.

Morris Care, which operates seven homes – including Stretton Hall in All Stretton, held a cruise-themed day,whisking residents on a first-of-its-kind ‘staycation’ which enabled them to enjoy the virtual delights of Europe with friends and family.

“Because we knew through our engagement with our residents that a large proportion visited European destinations and enjoyed cruises in years gone by, the virtual cruise events were the perfect opportunity to help them reminisce, share experiences, and even enabled some to try new foreign cuisines,” said Lindsey Marren, manager of the home.

As part of the cruise events, staff decorated the care home extensively, with rooms adorned with flags and various European-themed props, complementing a variety of exciting culinary foods available on a menu which was developed by Morris Care’s Executive Chef, Paul Ratcliffe – who formerly worked on Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Dinner was followed by a choice of ‘mocktails’, as well as a luxurious Gala Dinner hosted by the Captain.