America might have been celebrating Indepenence Day but on July 4, residents and staff at Hall Park Care Home in Bulwell celebrated Alice in Wonderland Day.

Team members and residents dressed up as the famous Lewis Carroll characters for an afternoon filled with party games, ‘Eat Me’ and ‘Drink Me’ food and lots of fun!

Alice in Wonderland Day commemorates the day author Lewis Carroll first shared the story of Alice to Alice Liddell and her sisters, which later became the famous novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, published in 1865.

Following the book’s success, Disney released its animated adaptation in 1951.

Resident ambassador Susan, who did a fantastic job calling the bingo numbers

placeholder image — Resident ambassador Susan, who did a fantastic job calling the bingo numbers

The book introduced iconic characters, such as the Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts, who remain recognised across the world today.

Staff and residents embraced their inner wonderlanders as they gathered to celebrate the event and enjoyed a tea party prepared by the talented chefs at hall park.

Residents enjoyed cookies, cakes, crumpets and tea, there were plenty of delicious treats, lots of laughter, and of course, no tea party would be complete without one of their all-time favourite games, bingo.

Resident ambassador Susan did a fantastic job calling the bingo numbers and kept everyone entertained with her brilliant calling.

Jodie Rakhra, general manager at the home, said: “We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating Alice in Wonderland Day, and thoroughly enjoyed our tea party which was beautifully presented by our chefs.

"It’s crazy to think how old these stories are and yet they are still so well known today.”