Care home residents in Ampthill enjoy cocktails inspired by happy memories

Cocktails inspired by the happy memories of Ampthill care home residents have been created by mixologists for a pop-up event.

Residents at Richmond Manor Care Home, in Dunstable Street, got their very own personalised refreshments.

Nostalgic chats between residents and their homemakers - who act as carers, housekeepers, and companions - uncovered the stories that were used as the inspiration for each cocktail.

Resident Joyce Randall, 75, was delighted with her personalised cocktail called strawberries and cream martini.

She said: “I always loved to have as a special treat of strawberries and cream on my birthday or for special occasions when I was younger, and to this day whenever I have strawberries it always brings back those happy memories for me."

Homemaker Sharon Kendall added: “I talked to Joyce about some of her favourite memories and these conjured up happy thoughts around family and summertime when the strawberries are at their best.

“We had a very happy day and enjoyed sharing our stories and the cocktails were a superb treat.”