A care home was transformed into a Beatles-inspired wonderland for a day.

Residents at Colten Care's Linden House in Lymington, a dementia care home, enjoyed a 1960s reminiscence activity centred around the Fab Four.

The day included live Beatles covers, dressing up, and props such as a Yellow Submarine banner and a model of the Abbey Road album cover.

The event was a dream come true for resident Amanda Swain, a Beatles fan, who joined fellow residents in a mock-up of Liverpool's Cavern Club to enjoy live renditions of the band's greatest hits.

Fiona Pritchard, Colten Care’s Music & Arts Partner, and Linden House Companion Phil Wilkinson entertain residents with a series of live Beatles covers on vocals and guitarFiona Pritchard, Colten Care’s Music & Arts Partner, and Linden House Companion Phil Wilkinson entertain residents with a series of live Beatles covers on vocals and guitar (Image: Philip Hartley) New Forest-based singer and guitarist Nigel Revill, Colten Care's music and arts partner Fiona Pritchard, and Linden House companion Phil Wilkinson performed.

Sian Harris, companionship team leader at Linden House, said: "Our residents really enjoyed the day.

"Amanda was among those clapping and tapping along to the songs and wearing big smiles.

"It was great fun to hear our residents sharing their fond memories of the swinging 60s."