There was the usual glamour associated with Royal Ascot – with a fine display of beautiful handmade hats which were entered into a best hat competition – with the scheme’s administrator Maureen Keighley scooping first prize with her fantastic floral display. Maureen’s hat of fresh flowers contained two pints of water and an oasis to keep it fresh throughout the day!

There was also a raffle and homemade cream teas.

Scheme manager Lesley Senior said: “This was the first year that we have held this event so the residents and staff were extremely excited.

“It was an absolutely brilliant day and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

“We are over the moon with the money raised and hope to do a similar event next year.”