Stansted care home hosts sports day for local community

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

On Friday 26^th July from 2.30pm-4.30pm, Care UK’s Mountfitchet House on Coltsfield will be bringing Paris to Stansted as it opens its doors for local people to enjoy their own version of the Games. 

The event comes as Mountfitchet House 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, tugs of war and relay races. 

Visitors can also enjoy a traditional summer barbecue cooked by the home’s talented head chef, which they can enjoy while listening to entertainment from local musician, Chris Sullivan, who’s sure the get the party started. 

The Mayor, Councillor Peter Childs, will also be among guests, with everyone invited to wear their best 1980s-themed activewear for the special event.

Joanna Duke, Home Manager at Mountfitchet House, said: “We’re so excited to host our very own sports tournament, which promises to be a memorable day for everyone who comes along.   

“Keeping fit is important for all ages, but exercise has many additional benefits for older people, from reducing the risk of falls to increasing wellbeing and confidence. Here at Mountfitchet House, we know just how important physical activity is, so we always encourage residents to stay active – and hosting our very own sports day is the perfect way to do just that. 

“We have some very competitive and skilled residents who have been warming up in preparation for some community competition. 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

Mountfitchet House is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café.