Worcester care home residents and school pupils join forces for Harvest Festival fun

 

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

Residents at Care UK’s Perry Manor, on Charles Hastings Way, were joined by Perry Wood School children for an a-maize-ing afternoon as they celebrated the annual festival.  

The youngsters and residents spent time together baking soda bread, using various fruits and vegetables associated with harvest time, including cranberries, blueberries, chocolate and chives.

Residents and team members also encouraged the local community to donate their extra, unused or unwanted non-perishable food items to Worcester’s new foodbank drop-off-point. The items received were passed on to Reverand Rob from Holy Trinity and St Matthew’s Church, who distributed the goods to the local community.

Commenting on the afternoon’s celebrations, resident Edward Awford, said: “It was fantastic, not only getting to see them make the bread but also how the children interacted with all of us residents. The kids asked lots of questions about my career in Judo. It was a pleasure, and they were very well behaved. It was the most enjoyable morning!”

Katherine Matthews, Home Manager at Perry Manor, said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with Reverand Rob and welcomed Perry Wood School children to Perry Manor 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 Perry Wood School children as we race towards Christmas!”

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

Perry Manor is a state-of-the-art Care UK home, which provides full time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short term respite care. Rated outstanding by the CQC, the home is designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, with its very own cinema, cafe and hair salon, and plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.