RESIDENTS at care homes in Rainford and Newton-le-Willows enjoyed a dose of Eurovision as they re-enacted the contest’s most famous performances.

Victoria Care Home and Alexandra Care Home residents took part in an event, alongside more than 100 Four Seasons Health Care Group care homes, to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest being hosted in Liverpool.

Abba, Brotherhood of Man, and Bucks Fizz were among the previous winners to inspire residents’ performances.

The event saw residents as both performers and judges.

St Helens Star: Team member Hannah Lebrecht with resident Edna GrantTeam member Hannah Lebrecht with resident Edna Grant (Image: Murdoch House Care Home)

As well as putting on a show, residents have enjoyed a trip around some of the contest’s participating countries and spending time reminiscing about past Eurovisions, dating back to the inaugural event in 1956, won by Switzerland.

St Helens Star: Residents and carers enjoyed re-enacted some of the most well-known Eurovision performancesResidents and carers enjoyed re-enacted some of the most well-known Eurovision performances (Image: Four Seasons)

Residents 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."

Steve Gardner, who supervises 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."