Witney care home enjoys sports day with local community

With the Olympics fast approaching, 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 Millers Grange on Curbridge Road brought Paris to Witney as they were joined by the community for a special day of family fun. 

The event came as Millers Grange 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 kicked off with an opening ceremony performance by Witney Karate Club, attended  by the Mayor of Witney, Councillor Owen Collins.

Guests at Millers Grange soaked up the sporting atmosphere and had the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including egg-and-spoon races, basketball, ball pong and other Sports Day classics.

Visitors also enjoyed a traditional summer barbecue prepared by the home’s talented head chef, alongside live entertainment from performer Cody.

Alison Parry, Home Manager at Millers Grange, said: “It was lovely to welcome the local community to join in on our sporting celebrations.  

“We are part of a strong community here in Witney, and 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 Millers Grange.

“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!”

Millers Grange is a modern care home which provides full-time residential, dementia and end-of-life care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable its residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema and hair salon, and there is plenty of space both in and outdoors for relaxation and recreation.