Basingstoke care home hosts sports day for local community

With the Olympics fast approaching, a Basingstoke care home is limbering up for its very own sporting tournament.

On Thursday 11^th July, from 4pm-6pm, Care UK’s Dashwood Manor on Bradley Way will be bringing Paris to Basingstoke as it opens its doors to local people to enjoy their own version of the Games. 

The event comes as Dashwood Manor joins The Big Care UK Sports Day, which sees over 130 Care UK homes across the UK host sports days for the local community and showcase what life in a care home is really like. 

Guests can soak up the sporting atmosphere and, for those daring to compete, have the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including egg-and-spoon races, hula-hooping and potato golf.

Visitors can also enjoy a traditional summer barbecue and French food cooked by the home’s talented head chef, while listening to live entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Dil Perera, Home Manager at Dashwood Manor, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to join our own sporting celebrations.  

“We are part of a strong community here in Basingstoke, and days like this are a fantastic way of bringing us all together for a little healthy competition and to celebrate this year’s summer of sport, all while showcasing exactly what life is like here at Dashwood Manor.

“The day not only promises a lot of laughter and enjoyment for all involved, but also is an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones – while keeping active. We can’t wait until kick-off!”

To find out more about The Big Care UK Sports Day, please visit: careuk.com/Care-UK-Sports-Day

Dashwood Manor – which opened in September 2021 – is designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives while also promoting independence. The new care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities with luxury facilities, including a café, hair and beauty salon, cinema, bar and gardens.