Parties and activities have taken place in each of the Royal Star & Garter's three homes, including Surbiton, as the care home for veterans and their partners living with disabilities or dementia celebrated its 107th birthday.

Residents at the home in Surbiton enjoyed live music, dancing and cake as part of the celebrations including a performance from singer and musician Jason Allen.

Royal Star & Garter was established on 14 January 1916 to care for severely injured men returning from First World War battlegrounds, following concern expressed by Queen Mary. She charged the British Red Cross Society with finding a 'permanent haven' for severely disabled young men returning from war.

Surbiton resident Peter dances to live entertainment (Credit: Royal Star & Garter)

Director of Care Pauline Shaw said: "It was lovely to see the Homes filled with music and laughter as residents helped us celebrate our 107th birthday.

"Our staff take every opportunity to create magical moments for the residents and celebrating our anniversary is a great reason to have fun."

The Surbiton care home is currently welcoming new residents. For more information on this, or for details on working with the charity, head to www.starandgarter.org