Sutton Coldfield care home hosts sports day for local community

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

On Monday 24^th July, from 2pm-4pm, Care UK’s Mercia Grange, on Lichfield Road, will be bringing Paris to Sutton Coldfield as they open their doors for local people to enjoy their own version of the Games. 

The event comes as Mercia Grange 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. 

Professional boxer, Shakan Pitters, who held the British light-heavyweight title in 2020 and regularly hosts exercise sessions for residents, will be kickstarting the day. Following this, 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, three-legged and sack races.

Visitors can also enjoy a traditional summer barbecue cooked by the home’s talented head chef, while listening to live entertainment from the African Drumming Music Group.

Michael McNelis, Home Manager at Mercia Grange, 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 Sutton Coldfield, 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 in Care UK homes.”

“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 – to celebrate a summer of sport. 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 

Mercia Grange is designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, and incorporating space for hobby and leisure activities. The building helps facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourages social interaction among the residents.