Valentine's Day celebrations at Newtown care home

Staff at The Oaks decorated the home with hearts, pink and red themed balloons and red roses and invited residents to dress up for a fun afternoon of dancing, singing and games.

Afterwards, John Hughes ‘The Singing Farmer’ from Pentre Gaer, near Meifod arrived to perform for the residents in the home’s café bar lounge.

John Hughes the Singing farmer sing a song about Ifor Williams Trailers, Pictured The Singing Farmer John Hughes and his dog Poppy. Picture Mandy Jones.

Resident Frances Rogers, 84, who moved into The Oaks with her husband, Brian, said: “My favourite part of the day was that I got to spend it with my lovely husband of 60 years.”

Merrill Simcox, 75, a former Laura Ashley employee, said: “It was such a lovely day. My best part of it was I that got to sing and dance with my favourite performer John ‘The Singing Farmer’ all afternoon and have a good time with all of my friends. It has really made my week.”

Iris Morgan, 88, a retired private secretary, said: “It was such a special day to celebrate, I enjoyed every minute of it.”

Residents at The Oaks Care Home in Newtown celebrate Valentine's Day.

Staff at The Oaks Care Home in Newtown celebrate Valentine's Day

Daniel Hart, care home manager, said: “I get excited to put on this event every year at The Oaks as this generation has had the toughest love with losing partners at war and old age.

“It is a special time for us to celebrate the love that has been, love for friends and family and for the ones that we have lost.

“As well as the Valentine’s Day Ball, we have been making personalised family, friends and loved ones cards that have been sent out in the post to them followed by some home-made decorative brooches that were worn for the ball.”

The 73-bedroom care home is part of the Sandstone Care Group which provides resident-led care within a modern setting.