Care home residents took to the ice in Sturminster Newton for a festive treat
Newstone House residents Joan Drake, Winnie Marriott and Roni Cattell enjoyed a half-hour private skate at the community rink after being invited by organisers.

They were guests of community co-ordinator Jacqui Wragg and joined by Newstone House Companionship Team members Karlene Horswill and Sam Hurst, care co-ordinator Lucy England and kitchen assistant, Maggie Crosbie.

Karlene said: “A lot of planning was involved to ensure our residents could have this lovely experience.
“The rink is often fully booked so we were very appreciative to be offered the session.”
There was even some live musical accompaniment featuring songs from the film Frozen sung by ‘Elsa’, aka Kylie Large.
Afterwards, Joan said: “I have never skated before in my life. This was so much fun.”
And Winnie added: “I haven’t smiled like that for such a long time. It was so enjoyable. Thank you everyone.”
Opened in 2011, Newstone House is officially rated Outstanding by care sector regulator the Care Quality Commission.