Kidderminster care home residents and pupils join forces for Harvest Festival fun

 

A care home in Kidderminster has joined forces with local primary school children to celebrate Harvest Festival.  

Residents at Care UK’s Brook Court, on Oldnall Road, were joined by Comberton Primary School children for an a-maize-ing afternoon as they celebrated the annual festival.  

Everyone enjoyed an afternoon learning about the origins of the festival, what it means for today’s society, and why this long-standing tradition should not be forgotten. The youngsters and residents also spent time together reading Harvest Festival themed poetry and singing.

Residents and team members are also encouraging the local community to donate their extra, unused or unwanted non-perishable food items to Kidderminster’s new foodbank drop-off-point – located in the care home’s reception.  

The foodbank, which will see donations made to Kidderminster Food Bank, will be live at Brook Court until Thursday 31^st October with the drop-off point located in the home’s reception. 

Commenting on the afternoon’s celebrations, resident Doug said: “It was lovely to see the children bringing in their donations to support our local community.’’

Shirley Summerbell, Home Manager at Brook Court, said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with Kidderminster Food Bank and welcomed Comberton Primary School children to Brook Court to explore the importance of the Harvest Festival. 

“Harvest Festival is a day in the calendar where we can reflect and show gratitude for the food that we have, while serving as an opportunity to encourage people to donate unwanted or unused items, and connect with others, regardless of age or background.  

“Everyone had an a-maize-ing day and we’re already looking forward to our next event with Comberton Primary School children as we race towards Christmas!”

To find out more about Care UK’s Harvest Festival, please visit: careuk.com/harvest-festival