Care home staff brightened uthe lives of Chigwell residents last week during a cultural awareness day.

Staff at Sherrell House care centre in Fencepiece Road, Chigwell, donned some of their finest outfits as they performed in a fashion and cultural show.

Employees from different backgrounds, ranging from Asia to Africa to the Caribbean, graced the stage, while residents also enjoyed dance and poetry from Nepal and St Vincent and The Grenadines.

The eventful day was capped off with food from the different nations.

Proceeds from the event will go towards resident outings next summer.