A CARE home in Bournemouth went all out in pink to raise much needed funds for a breast cancer charity.

Residents and staff at Zetland Court care home in Alum Chine joined forces to raise around £500 for Breast Cancer Now thanks to a series of colourfully decorated afternoon tea parties.

The staff used pink ornaments to decorate the home, including its extensive gardens, and organised the afternoon tea parties. Even relatives of the residents gave a hand by making cakes for everyone to enjoy.

In total, the care home managed to raise around £500 from raffles and donations.

Bournemouth Echo: Staff and residents of Zetland Court raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Picture: RMBIStaff and residents of Zetland Court raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Picture: RMBI (Image: RMBI)

The residents and staff set up tables on the end of the home’s drive and served tea, coffee and cakes to passers-by, neighbours, ambulance staff, postmen and refuse collectors.

Karen Casey, one of Zetland Court’s activities coordinators, said: “We suggested donations and they were very generous. The residents joined us and were very happy to meet the neighbours and wave to people on the open-topped buses passing by.”

RMBI Home Zetland Court is run by RMBI Care Co. Visit rmbi.org.uk for more information.