GIGGLES, chortles and guffaws filled a Dunbar care home when residents celebrated World Laughter Day.

Residents and team members at Lammermuir House Care Home opened their own comedy club and took to the stage to share their funniest jokes, stories and impressions.

Some of the activities residents took part in on May 1 included laughter yoga sessions, listening to local children’s favourite jokes, and enjoying performances by visiting comedians and singers.

Gladys Somanje, manager of the home on East Links Road, enjoyed the experience.

She said: “Sharing fun moments is a great way to connect with each other and laughter increases the release of feel-good endorphins, aids muscle relaxation and stimulates circulation, which are all good for health and wellbeing.”

Among those joining in the fun was 78-year-old resident Michael Allison.

He said: “That was great fun!

“I really didn’t know we had so many jokers living here, I’ve been laughing all afternoon.”

Fellow 78-year-old resident Janet Tait also enjoyed the laughter.

She added: “They say laughter is the best medicine and I couldn’t agree more. Even though some of the jokes were terrible, as soon as other people started to laugh it set me off too!

“A lovely way to forget old-age aches and pains, everyone should try and laugh more.”