Macclesfield care home hosts sports day for local community

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

On Saturday 20th July, from 11am-4pm, Care UK’s Hollins Park on Victoria Road will be bringing Paris to Macclesfield as it opens its doors to local people to enjoy their own version of the Games.

The event comes as Hollins Park 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 race, tug of war and sack race.

Visitors can also enjoy a picnic lunch, before ending the day with karaoke and a dessert party.

Tracy Norbury, Home Manager at Hollins Park, 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 Macclesfield, 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 Hollins Park.

“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!

Hollins Park has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care.