RESIDENTS from The Haven enjoyed a fantastic time at Boston United’s home game against Woking.
Staff accompanied four residents from the care home to enjoy the match on a sunny afternoon, which finished in a 2-2 draw thanks to a last-minute equaliser.
The residents and staff watched the game from the comfort and luxury of an executive box loaned by Acorn Taxis.
They enjoyed lunch and hospitality from the team at the club and received a matchday programme and lanyard to remember the day.
Philip Stocker, a resident at The Haven since October 2023, is a regular attendee of the Pilgrims’ games. He proudly wore his scarf and met his grandson at the game and an old friend who he hadn’t seen for many years.
Jean Stephenson, who has lived at the home since September 2023, bumped into a relative at the game and, at the age of 87, it was her first football match.
Freda Brown and Valerie Duck also had a wonderful time, cheering on the team and meeting old friends.
Manager Evangeline Girling said: “We’re always trying to try different things to do with our residents and to build long-standing relationships with our local community.
“We all had a brilliant time and would like to thank Mick Small, Sandra and Paul Richmond, who carry out all the fundraising for the club and to Bev Jenkins, our activities co-ordinator from The Haven for organising the afternoon.”