Residents at a Basingstoke care home penned thoughtful messages for youngsters as they return to school. 

People at Ashcombe House Care Home, in Worting Road, spent a morning recalling school days before composing encouraging words for schoolchildren. 

Their aim is for the pupils to start the new term positively.

Resident Josie Horton of Ashcombe House said: "You’ve got to be kind to others and always remember if you have any problems share them with your mum, dad or teacher."

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Residents Sally and Jose holding their letters (Image: Supplied) Sally Chivers, spent many years working in the kitchen at Kings Furlong Junior School, said: "I hope you all make lots of new friends and remember to always be kind."

Respite resident Kate Andrews said: "Learn to read! If you can read you can do anything."

General manager Louise Lambert said: "It’s been a wonderful morning reminiscing and learning how much school has changed over the years.

"My residents have really enjoyed thinking of their own words of wisdom to pass down to today’s children, from everyone here at Ashcombe we hope all those starting school or going back to school have a wonderful first day back."