A story that’s plot on – Buckinghamshire care home residents read bedtime stories to local children

Residents at a care home in Buckinghamshire have been reading well-known bedtime stories to local school children as part of a nationwide initiative to celebrate National Storytelling Week. 

Buckinghamshire may seem a little quieter than usual after residents from Care UK’s Maids Moreton Hall, on Church Street, welcomed local school children from Maids Moreton Church of England School into the home’s lounge for a special reading session. 

To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Care UK has created the Bedtime Stories initiative which sees residents across the UK read classic bedtime stories to young children. The campaign, which includes the launch of four free videos of residents reading famous stories, ensures children who may not have a grandparent do not miss out on a magical tale before bedtime.

Ioana Almasan, General Manager at Maids Moreton Hall said: “We always enjoy opening our doors to the local community, so it was fantastic to be joined by Maids Moreton Church of England School pupils.

“We all remember stories told to us as children, often before bedtime, and find comfort in adulthood in these nostalgic memories. We’re thrilled Care UK has launched the bedtime stories initiative – it’s wonderful to have children benefiting from residents reading them stories both in our home and right across the UK with the fantastic videos.

“Intergenerational relationships and initiatives, just like this one, can be incredibly beneficial to both younger and older people alike and can provide residents with a sense of wellbeing and purpose. 

“We look forward to welcoming the children back to Maids Moreton Hall very soon.”

To watch four Bedtime Stories read by Care UK residents, or for more information about the Bedtime Stories initiative, visit: careuk.com/bedtime-stories

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Maids Moreton incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the home has been configured to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.

To find out more about Maids Moreton Hall, please call Home Admissions Advisor, Andrea Bullen on 01280 878570, email Andrea.Bullen@careuk.com  or visit: careuk.com/maids-moreton-hall