By Frankie Barron

Cider, sausages and singing were on the menu at a care home’s first festival.

Residents of Colten Care’s Castle View care home in Poundbury had a sizzling time at their first Cider and Sausage Festival.

Friends and family were welcomed, and Dorchester Mayor Richard Biggs joined in the fun.

Guests were offered a choice of five taster ciders upon arrival, which were followed by award-winning sausages made by the Peter Treble Butchers.

Sea shanty singers the Dorset Wrecks performed.

There was also a prize raffle in aid of the Dorchester Opportunity Group, with a luxury hamper donated by the Duchy of Cornwall as first prize.

Colten Companion team leader Marianne Price said: “It was our first Cider and Sausage Festival, and everybody had a lovely time. The mayor stayed to chat, and it was great to see local people from Poundbury come along too. Our thanks to everyone who joined in the fun, donated prizes for the raffle and supported the event in any way.”

Resident Joyce Cornish said: “Everyone enjoyed the day, it was good fun.”

Another resident, Sylvia King added: “The day was a great success.”