IT WAS 'welcome aboard' at a Hampshire care home after staff transformed it into a cruise ship.

Netley Court Care Home on Victoria Road took part in a competition organised by Cinnamon Care Collection, who run Netley and other homes in Hampshire.

Residents had to choose a theme and staff worked together to deliver the experience.

Netley’s residents chose a cruise ship luncheon and from this, ‘Netley of the Seas’ was born.

The dining rooms were transformed with portholes looking out over rolling blue waters, staff dressed up in sailor outfits and a first class menu was served.

The mayor and mayoress of Eastleigh were also present along with the community police liaison officer and members of Netley Parish Council.