Drag queen visits Oswaldtwistle care home for Pride Month

North West-based drag queen, Miss Cherri-Ayd paid a visit to Pendle Brook Care Home in Haworth Street last Wednesday (June 21).

In honour of Pride Month, Cherri and the residents engaged in friendly discussions about the importance of Pride and why it is celebrated.

Cherri came dressed in full makeup and a stunning outfit and explained how she came to be a drag queen.

Miss Cherri-Ayd with Pendle Brook Care Home residents (Image: Pendle Brook Care Home)

Residents were “fascinated by her lovely figure” and asked lots of questions about how long Cherri had been performing and how long it took to do her makeup.

Elsie, a 99-year-old resident at the home, was particularly interested to know if Cherri peeled her face off at night as her makeup was so perfect.

Mary, 93, asked how Cherri managed to walk on her five-inch high stilettos and whether she had to practise, which Cherri was also happy to answer.

Activity coordinator, Claire Rothwell had arranged the visit and was delighted with how the residents had welcomed Miss Cherri Ayd.

She said: “I had explained to them what a drag queen was and asked if they would like a visit from one. They all said yes they would and so I booked Cherri to come along.

“Often the older generation are set in their ways and don't like change, but they were delighted to meet Cherri and learn about Pride and allowing people to express themselves as they wish.”