Residents and staff at a Trowbridge care home celebrated their annual summer fete by dressing up in pink for a Barbie and Ken-themed event.

Saturday's fete was due to have been held in the BUPA Trowbridge Oaks care home gardens but staff were forced to move it indoors because of the wet weather.

Wiltshire Times: Staff all dress in pink for the Oak Barbie-themed annual summer fete. Photo: Trevor Porter 70003-2Staff all dress in pink for the Oak Barbie-themed annual summer fete. Photo: Trevor Porter 70003-2 (Image: Trevor Porter)

Staff, residents and guests, including Trowbridge mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper, were treated to a performance by local singer, Marlow, who performed hits from the 1960s, as well as tricks and illusions from local teenage magician Oliver Clark.

Wiltshire Times: It’s magic: young magician Oliver Clark entertains at the Trowbridge Oaks annual summer fete. Photo: Trevor Porter 70003-5It’s magic: young magician Oliver Clark entertains at the Trowbridge Oaks annual summer fete. Photo: Trevor Porter 70003-5 (Image: Trevor Porter)

Other entertainment included an array of traditional games, a tombola, face painting and a raffle.

Special guests who joined those from the local community included the Trowbridge Fire and Rescue Service and representatives from the local police station.

Home manager Linda Watts said: “It’s always a wonderful day and the whole home always has a really fun time.

"Events such as these really boost the wellbeing of our residents and this is something incredibly important to us at Trowbridge Oaks.

“We really enjoy getting involved with the community and we have a beautiful space so we are always keen to welcome people to come and see us.”