South Shields care home hosts sports day for local community

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

On Tuesday 23^rd July, from 10am-4pm, Care UK’s Cheviot Court, on Horsley Hill Square, will be bringing Paris to South Shields as it opens its doors to local people to enjoy their own version of the Games. 

The event comes as Cheviot Court 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 a day of fun and games, including beanbag toss, frisbee targets, basketball, skittles and other Sports Day classics.

Visitors can also enjoy summer refreshments, including fresh fruit, while listening to live entertainment from singer Cat’s Pyjamas throughout the afternoon.

Louise Damms, Home Manager at Cheviot Court, 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 South Shields, 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 Cheviot Court.

“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!”

Cheviot Court provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The care home, which features 73 en-suite bedrooms, has been designed to enable its residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own music room, hairdressing salon and café.