Summer fun at care home open day

Poor weather failed to put a damper on Kintyre Care Home's annual open day which, this year, featured a summer theme.

 

Despite rain on the day, residents, staff, family and friends enjoyed an afternoon filled with singing, dancing and barbecue food on Friday June 30.

 

Inflatable palm trees and beach balls brought a touch of the exotic to the home where everyone gathered to sing the Tony Christie song Thank You For Being A Friend to mark the UK's third annual Thank You Day.

 

Sean and Finn Grady, members of SG Taekwon-Do Scottish Highlands, added to the entertainment by giving an impressive martial arts display.

 

“During the open day, we raised £458 from our raffle, baking stall and guess the number of sweets in the jar,” said senior wellbeing co-ordinator Susan Ellis. “All money raised will be added to our residents’ fund.

 

“Thank you to everyone who donated to the raffle, baked for our baking stall and turned up to support us on the day.”

 

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Head chef Wendy Woods and assistant chef Zoe Whitney dressed up for the occasion. NO_C28carehomeopenday01_23_kitchen-staff

 

Sean and Finn Grady gave a taekwon-do demonstration. NO_C28carehomeopenday02_23_taekwon-do

 

Residents Ella McKinven, left, and Margaret Sinclair, right, with Ella's daughter Mhari McPherson, enjoying the celebration. NO_C28carehomeopenday03_23_residents-family

 

Demonstrating the Macarena dance for residents, back row, from left: senior carer Yasmin Grady and carer Kim McNaughton. Front: deputy manager Maree Townsend with senior wellbeing co-ordinator Susan Ellis's niece Rachel Renton and son William Renton. NO_C28carehomeopenday04_23_staff-dance

 

There was a well-stocked raffle at the open day. NO_C28carehomeopenday05_23_raffle