Brownies and Guides got into the Easter spirit when visiting a care home near Lowestoft.

Oulton Park Care Centre in Oulton hosted local Rainbows, Brownies and Guides to help spread Easter cheer.

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The youngsters and residents enjoyed a Mad Hatter's tea party, an Easter egg hunt, a colouring competition, an egg and spoon race and a campfire sing-a-long.

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An Easter bunny also popped by to make sure everyone at the care home in Union Lane was having fun. 

Gemma Hatton, home administrator, said: "Bringing the community in brings such a large amount of joy to our residents and really supports with their wellbeing.

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"It’s amazing what a smile can do. There was so much fun and laughter had.

"The residents really got into the spring feeling with our Easter bunny visiting each and every one of them.

"To ensure the fun was shared all over the home staff dressed up to really get into the spirit of it.

Lowestoft Journal: A Mad Hatter's tea party was held Picture: Oulton Park Care CentreA Mad Hatter's tea party was held Picture: Oulton Park Care Centre (Image: Oulton Park Care Centre)

"We had delicious cakes and wonderful refreshing beverages at the Mad Hatter's tea party made by our wonderful chefs."