Newbury care home enjoys Indian inspired sports day with the local community

 

With the Olympics underway, a local care home has kicked off the summer of sport with its own version of the Games. 

Residents and team members at Care UK’s Winchcombe Place on Maple Crescent brought Paris to Newbury when the community joined them for a special day of family fun. 

The event came as Winchcombe Place joined The Big Care UK Sports Day, which has seen over 130 Care UK homes across the UK hosting sports days for the local community and showcasing what life in a care home is really like. 

The day was a vibrant celebration of Indian culture with henna tattoos, a yoga dance performance and singing from children in the community. 

Guests at Winchcombe Place also soaked up the sporting atmosphere and had the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including boules, tennis, and other sports day classics.

Visitors also savoured the authentic flavours of India with mouthwatering Indian food including crispy samosas, pakoras and Gulab jamuns prepared by the home's catering team.

The Indian theme was selected for Winchcombe Place’s sports day to embrace and celebrate the Indian community in the area, promoting unity among residents, team members, and visitors.

Claire Cullen, Home Manager at Winchcombe Place, said: “We are part of a strong community here in Newbury, and it was lovely to welcome local people to join in on our celebration of Indian culture while getting fit and active. 

“Days like this are a fantastic way to bring 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 Winchcombe Place.

“There was plenty of laughter and enjoyment for all involved and it was great to see residents meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones – while keeping active. We’re certainly ready for the Olympics now!”

The Big Care UK Sports DayWinchcombe Place 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.