Creative residents at a Dorset care home made Christmas gifts and decorations, which were then sold on their own craft stall at a church bazaar.

The items were crafted over several weeks by seven ladies from Brook View in West Moors, and then sold at the event at St Mary’s Church. The proceeds were donated to the West Moors Youth Group.

Among the popular items were knitted, felted and crocheted seasonal gifts such as sock snowmen and penguins.

On the day, resident Pamela Clark and young helper Meadow, the daughter of Companionship Team member Rebecca Grimsey, ran the stall and chatted to the public.

Pamela said: “We explained to people that we were raising money for our chosen charity the West Moors Youth Group. It was lovely to integrate with the public while raising money for a local cause that we knew had suffered during the pandemic, as so many did.”

Companionship Team member, Jo Vardy, said: “Many visitors at the bazaar commented on how Christmassy, colourful and beautiful the stall looked.

“The most popular item, the first to sell out, were our woollen robins, but all the gifts were lovingly made by the residents, albeit with a little help from the team.”

A total of £70 was taken on the day, with the final figure to be confirmed.

Vicar Andy Muckle said: “We thank all the residents at Brook View who participated in this year’s bazaar.”