VETERANS and ex-service personnel can enjoy a free dinner at a Wimborne care home.

On Thursday (November 9), staff and residents at Hyacinth House care home in Wimborne are throwing open their doors to veterans and their families for a Veterans’ Dinner.

Anyone who has served in the British Armed Forces is welcome to come along from 4.30pm onwards for welcome drinks and a delicious dinner courtesy of the home’s talented head chef, Howard Morrison, all completely free of charge.

“In the run-up to Remembrance Day, staff and residents at the home want to honour our armed forces and their families, who have sacrificed so much to serve our country,” a spokesperson said.

There will be live entertainment in the form of the Land Girls, who will be singing wartime classics, with the High Sheriff of Dorset, Colin Weston, also set to attend.

Kamila Gagala, general manager at Hyacinth House, said: “We are delighted to be able to host this wonderful event in order to give back to our servicemen and women and their families who have selflessly done so much for our country.

“Please contact us to reserve your place and advise of any special dietary requests.”