A GLOUCESTERSHIRE care home has hosted its annual summer garden party, continuing a much-loved community tradition that began during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Park View marked National Afternoon Tea Week and National Prosecco Day with a garden party, welcoming residents, staff, families, friends and neighbours to join in the festivities.
The celebration, born from the pandemic where residents and neighbours would gather in the home’s car park every day for socially distanced music and entertainment, aims to bring the local community together and create a special day.
Staff, residents and guests enjoyed afternoon tea with sandwiches and scones, along with a glass of fizz, before taking to the dance floor for live music from Mini Concerts – a group that brings concert experiences directly to care homes.
A highlight of the day was a special birthday speech for Frank, who marked his 83rd birthday surrounded by friends, family and fellow residents.
The event not only brought the community together but also supported residents’ wellbeing through music, movement and social connection – activities proven to boost mood, mobility and memory in later life.
Lucy Jukes, wellbeing manager at Park View, said: “It’s about more than just a party for us, events like this give residents something to look forward to and create shared moments that stay with them long after the day has ended.
“It’s about keeping people connected to their friends, their families, their neighbours and making sure they feel part of the community. Those little moments of joy and laughter can make such a big difference to someone’s wellbeing.”
The annual celebration is now a firm fixture in Park View’s calendar, with staff working together to make each year’s event bigger and more memorable than the last.