A LIFE-LONG football supporter got to experience the VIP treatment at their beloved AFC Bournemouth, proving it is never too late to tick activities off a bucket list.

Rosalie Carter, a resident at Bupa's The Lindsay Care Home, on Lindsay Road, Poole is an avid Cherries supporter, having supported them since the 1960s.

During this time she has followed them through the lows, donating her own money when the club was on its knees, and the highs, most recently reaching the Premier League.

However, she had not been to a match for two years due to her declining health.

This all changed last month when staff at the care home decided to take matters into their own hands.

They contacted the club, who kindly supplied tickets for the 2-0 win against West Ham at Vitality Stadium.

Rosalie also met chairman Jeff Mostyn and was invited to the man of the match presentation.

“I really enjoyed my day trip to see Bournemouth play," said Rosalie. "It was such a lovely surprise. Being able to see the man of the match presentation was the cherry on top of the cake."

Nicola Blackmore, resident experience manager at The Lindsay, said: “When we heard that Rosalie was a die-hard cherries fan, we immediately decided to spring into action and see if we could organise a trip for her.

"Ensuring residents get to experience existing and new hobbies are a real priority for us at The Lindsay.”