RESIDENTS from Castle Dene and clients from Care at Home Bournemouth, both part of the not-for-profit Care South Group, enjoyed an afternoon tea together in the care home’s landscaped garden to celebrate National Picnic Week.
Residents and staff members made fruit scones for the afternoon tea, with everyone enjoying them with clotted cream and jam whilst listening to the Amethyst Choir in the sunshine, which was organised by staff member from Care at Home, Jane Legg.
Residents and clients also participated in games of giant connect four which saw some friendly competitiveness between everyone.
Lesley Wheal, activities organiser at Castle Dene, said: “What an incredible day this was for residents in our care. One of the great things about being part of a group that encompasses Care at Home is that we get to organise wonderful days such as these.
“It was lovely watching everyone interact with one another, and all residents loved making new friends with the Care at Home clients. Everyone is already asking when the next one is going to be.”
National Picnic Week aims to encourage people to get together over a picnic. As picnicking is one of the UK’s most enjoyable summer traditions, it is a great way of taking advantage of any open spaces during the warmer months of the year.