Grey matter tested during intergenerational quiz

People young and old put their knowledge to the test during a quiz organised as part of Kintyre Care Home's ongoing intergenerational project.

 

"attachment_993094" "aligncenter" "300"] Fun for all ages: Residents Helen Gemmill and Fiona MacNicol (back) enjoyed spending the afternoon with William Renton, Rachel Renton, holding her little cousin Lyra Nelson, and Bentley Renton.

 

Senior wellbeing co-ordinator Susan Ellis and Lesley Renton, a project manager at Campbeltown-based children's charity Youth Impact, worked together to compile the test which took place at the care home on Tuesday July 25.

 

Susan selected questions suited to the residents, while Lesley chose questions more appropriate for the younger generation.

 

Residents, staff and the youngsters from Youth Impact formed three teams with mixed ages to try and answer the most questions correctly.

 

"attachment_993100" "aligncenter" "300"] Deputy manager Maree Townsend and resident Helen Gemmill had their thinking caps on during the quiz.

 

The winning team, aptly named THE WINNERS, scored 39 out of a possible 43.

 

“Feedback from residents and staff has been very positive, with everyone saying they had a fantastic time,” said Susan.

 

“Lots of fun was had by all during and after the quiz, when we all got to spend lots of time talking and laughing over some drinks and snacks.”

 

"attachment_993097" "aligncenter" "300"] Carer Kayleigh McNeill and Youth Impact project manager Phil Edwards (back) with senior carer Eilidh Souter, resident Muriel Deans and Youth Impact project manager Lesley Renton.

 

Lesley said that everyone from Youth Impact enjoyed the afternoon and look forward to future joint projects.

 

Susan added: “We are continuing with our intergenerational project with future visits planned from local groups and clubs.

 

“It is important to us that all our residents are very much still involved in the community and this project has been successful in doing just that.”