PUPILS from Watermoor Primary School mixed with residents at a local care centre to take part in an annual pancake flipping competition this week.

Every year at Hunters Care Centre in Cirencester the residents celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a pancake topped with traditional lemon and sugar, before taking part in the annual pancake tossing competition.

This year the residents were joined by children from Watermoor School who came along to join in with the fun, receiving certificates at the end of the day for their efforts.

The visit was arranged as part of a wider community engagement initiative at Hunters, where local groups are invited into the home to take part in activities and use the homes facilities.

Steve Chamberlain head of activities and community engagement said: ‘Being part of a community is still very important to the residents at Hunters.

"Before they moved into residential care many of our residents were part of clubs and groups and there is no reason why this should stop. "

Hunters has also formed links with North Cerney and Bibury Primary Schools, and residents have been invited to attend their Easter church service.

Steve added: "Care for the elderly is constantly changing and needs to move with the times to ensure the best quality of care. By inviting community groups into our home it re-engages our residents and allows the community to make use of the facilities at Hunters and to get know our residents."