IT was a real family occasion at The Elms nursing home in Stonehouse on Saturday for it's summer Lark on the Lawn event.
Staff brought their pets for the Little Dog Show, entertainer Bert Lush led a singalong, Gloucestershire Fire Service brought a fire engine and also offered fire advice and stallholders from Stroud's Shambles Market also took part.
Families of the residents enjoyed the day, including relatives from Australia.
The event raised £270 which will be used for resident's activities such as day trips
"It was a lovely day and very much a family occasion," said Candice Bingham, manager of The Elms, a 45-bed nursing home.