Children from a nursery in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire has shared their prize win with care home residents they visited, after photos of the children reading to them helped them win.

The children from Brookhill House Day Nursery entered the Nottinghamshire Poem 2019 competition and had photos taken of them visiting residents at Longmoor Lodge Care Home that formed a vital role in their entry.

Samantha Ely, Longmoor Lodge Care Home manager, said: “It was so king of the nursery to use their prize winnings for activities our residents could take part in alongside the children.”

The winnings have been split and have gone towards materials for the homes and supplies to be used by the nursery children for joint activities.

“The residents always love seeing the children and were particularly excited on their last visit as they brought along loads of new toys, books and games.

“A lovely morning was spent by all and we look forward to their next visit,” Ms Ely said.

The children have since visited the home in nearby Sandiacre to take part in activities using their newly bought supplies.