Care home residents set sail on virtual cruise

German, French, Spanish, Chinese and Caribbean events have been held

Residents in a Shropshire care home have been enjoying setting sail on a virtual cruise.

French, German, Chinese and Caribbean-themed activities have all been organised by staff at the Lime Trees in Shrewsbury, for its 51 residents.

Sue Burns, who came up with the idea, said everyone had got into the spirit of it and enjoyed themselves.

There have been a number of highlights, including some dressing up in national costumes and Ms Burns said: "I've tried a bit of flamenco, but I got cut off in my prime when the fire alarm went off."

She said she came up with the idea for a theme to celebrate Care Home Open Week.

Activities have included a German-themed game of bingo, French trivia and a sangria-tasting session.

Sue Burns says she did a lot of dressing up for the virtual cruise

Ms Burns said it would all come to a conclusion with a "coming home" party on Saturday.

She said she was feeling "shattered", but might bring it back again next year.