Windsor care homes host sports days for local community

With the Olympics fast approaching, two Windsor care homes are limbering up for their very own sporting tournaments.

On Wednesday 10^th July, from 4pm-6pm, Care UK’s Mountbatten Grange on Helston Lane will be bringing Paris to Windsor as it opens its doors to local people to enjoy their own version of the Games. 

Meanwhile, Care UK’s Queen’s Court, on Dedworth Road, will welcome the public on Friday 19^th July, from 2.30-4.30pm, for a day of sporting fun. 

The events come as both homes join 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 other Sports Day classics.

At Mountbatten Grange, visitors can also enjoy a traditional summer barbecue and French food cooked by the home’s talented head chef, while tapping their toes to live entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Debbie Winwood, Home Manager at Mountbatten Grange and Queen’s 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 Windsor, 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 at a care home.

“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

Mountbatten Grange and Queen’s Court provide residential, nursing and short-term respite care, as well as specialist dementia care. The homes enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives while also promoting independence. Mountbatten Grange has its own café, hair and beauty salon and cinema.