Care home women glam up for Ascot Ladies Day

Residents at a Dorset care home may not have been able to attend Royal Ascot Ladies' Day in person but that didn’t stop them donning their favourite hats and dresses for the occasion.

The third day of Royal Ascot is commonly known as Ladies Day, when race-goers’ show off stylish outfits and often eccentric headwear.

At Colten Care’s Kingfishers care home in New Milton, residents including Wendy Webber, Joan Hales, Florence O’Dell and Bunty Patrick were clear winners when it came to sporting a bit of tasteful elegance.

Joan Hales was one of Kingfishers' residents to celebrate Royal Ascot Ladies' Day.

Ms Hales opted for a fashionable fascinator to complement her look.

Joan Hales said: “I love hats and miss wearing them.

"It’s just lovely to dress up and celebrate Ladies Day.”

Trendsetter Wendy Webber chose a straw hat to wear with her floral dress along with a rose corsage.

Florence O’Dell posed with Kingfishers Companionship staff member Christine Holliday in prints and pastels.

Founded more than 35 years ago, Colten Care owns and operates 21 care homes in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex.

Kingfishers care home is one of seven of the group's homes which have been rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.

'We didn't leave the gentlemen out'

Kingfishers Companionship Team Leader Rose Arcellana said: “It was a beautiful day to celebrate Royal Ascot and all our ladies looked fantastic.

“We didn’t leave the gentlemen out though.

"We had competitions to name our own Ascot horses and our chef made scones for an afternoon tea. A fabulous day was had.”

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