A WOKINGHAM care home celebrated the Eurovision grand final by competing in Eurovision-style singing competition.

Residents at Murdoch House Care Home in Wokingham participated in the singing contest by taking inspiration from previous winners including Abba, Brotherhood of Man and Bucks Fizz.

Those who didn’t want to take to the stage were judging the acts, who tried their best to avoid nil points.

As well as the show, residents enjoyed a a culinary trip around some of the contest’s participating countries. 

Resident, Peggy Batchelor, aged 94, said: “I was lucky enough to be in the audience at the 1972 Eurovision Contest in Edinburgh as a family member was in a local band and was given tickets. We got all dressed up and my husband wore a tuxedo. It was such a memorable night; The New Seekers came second place.”

Sweden won the Eurovision final this year, which was held in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine. The United Kingdom came 25th place out of 26 countries with 24 points.

Steve Gardner, who heads up the Magic Moments activities programme at Four Seasons Health Care Group, said: “Our residents and team members have really embraced everything Eurovision and have been putting on some amazing performances of their own.

“We’ve also enjoyed sharing our memories of some of the most famous Eurovision entries over the years which has got us all singing along. Douze points all round!”