Residents and team members at a Chester care home brought the Olympics to their doorstep.

Care UK's Deewater Grange on Chester Road hosted an Olympic-themed event, complete with sporting activities and friendly competition.

The event was part of the Big Care UK Sports Day, where 130 Care UK homes across the UK threw sports days for their local communities.

Guests at Deewater Grange enjoyed egg-and-spoon races, tug of war, darts, and football and basketball competitions.

Everyone got into the spirit, dressing in 80s exercise attire, while staff members donned Lycra, leg warmers, and sweatbands.

An 80s music-infused barbecue prepared by the home's head chef rounded off the day.

They also enjoyed a barbeque to finish off the event   (Image: Care UK)

Care UK homes that joined in the festivities included Abney Court, Hollins Park, Station House, Oxbow Manor, Pinetum, Paisley, Riverside, and Oakfield Croft.

Oakfield Croft were declared the 2024 sports day winners, receiving a plaque during the award ceremony.

Dilly Dodds, aged 80, said: "The day was so much fun, but the egg and spoon race was trickier than I remembered.

"It’s good to do this type of thing, it keeps me active."

Sally Cooper, home manager at Deewater Grange, said: "It was great to welcome the local community and local Care UK homes to join us for our very special version of the Games.

"The day was filled with laughter and friendly competition for all involved – it’s brought about a fantastic opportunity to rediscover resident’s own sporting history and passion, something we were excited to share with the local community.

"In the spirit of the Olympics, both the residents and local community put their best foot forward as they went head-to-head, with some very close calls in the hunt for medals.

"Here at Deewater Grange, we encourage residents to live fulfilling lives through regular activities that improve their physical and mental well-being – something that sports day certainly did!"

Deewater Grange offers full-time residential, dementia, and nursing care.

To find out more about Deewater Grange, you can contact home manager Ms Cooper at sally.cooper@careuk.com or call 01244 259480.

Information is also available at careuk.com/deewater-grange.