ELDERLY people in a Hampshire community were treated to a Christmas pudding after a retirement home developer footed the bill.

Builder McCarthy & Stone gave £500 for 120 people aged over 60 to enjoy a festive meal at Ringwood School organised by Sixth Form students.

Claire Doolan from Ringwood School said: “We’ve been holding Christmas concerts for the older people within the community for the past nine years.

“We feel sometimes the younger generations can be stereotyped and this is a way of showcasing our students who are really lovely young adults.”