RESIDENTS of Orchid Care Home saw Armistice Day celebrations come to them with a day full of poignant tributes.

The elderly folk crafted poppies and crosses with the names of loved ones who they lost in the wars, before placing them in their garden of remembrance which was later illuminated by dozens of lanterns also bearing poppies.

Manager Dawn Drew said: “We have got residents here who are of an age that they are able to tell stories of the war days.

“Last year we held a smaller version of today and residents really enjoyed it, although it was a sad time, so we thought we would do it a second time. It’s also about remembering people they lost.”

The care home in Haydon organised a service at 11am and a large handmade poppy was donated by the Beaver section of the 7th Swindon Scout group.

Pupils from Even Swindon paid a visit as well dressed in clothing that would have been worn during the war, before joining in with singing which Dawn described as heart-warming.

She added: “A lot of our residents couldn’t get out to go to services and the cenotaph so we decided to bring it to them.

“Our residents were able to share their experiences and one brought medals from her grandson who is serving in Afghanistan.

“It was a really lovely action-packed day.”