With the Olympics fast approaching two local care homes are limbering up for their very own sporting tournament.
Care UK’s Edgbaston Manor on Speedwell Road and Metchley Manor on Church Road will be bringing Paris to Edgbaston as they open their doors for people to enjoy their own version of the Games.
The events are part of The Big Care UK Sports Day which sees more than 130 Care UK homes across the UK host sports days for the local community and showcase what life in a care home is really like.
Guests can soak up the sporting atmosphere and have the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games including egg-and-spoon races tug of war and knockout tennis tournaments.
Edgbaston Manor’s event will be taking place on Wednesday 24th July from 2.30pm. The home will be getting everyone’s competitive spirit out by splitting guests and residents into teams that will represent different countries. Some of the games include an electric wheelchair race and a walk-the-plank race.
Metchley Manor’s event will be taking place on Sunday 28th July from 3pm. Guests along with residents will be split into four teams and compete against each other in many fun games. Special guest Dave Earle MBE who was a torch holder in the London Olympics in 2012 will be handing out medals to the winning team.
Zoe Steventon General Manager at Edgbaston Manor said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to join our own sporting celebrations.
“We are part of a strong community here in Edgbaston and days like this are a fantastic way of bringing us all together for a little healthy competition and to celebrate this year’s summer of sport all while showcasing exactly what life is like here at a Care UK home.
Kim- Marie Newton General Manager at Metchley Manor added: “The day not only promises a lot of laughter and enjoyment for all involved but also is an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones – while keeping active. We can’t wait until kick-off!”
To find out more about The Big Care UK Sports Day please visit: careuk.com/care-uk-sports-day
For more information on Edgbaston Manor please call Home Admissions Advisor Natasha Hines on 0121 314 9908 or email [email protected]
For more information on Metchley Manor please call Home Admissions Advisor Cavell Farnell on 0121 392 1629 or email [email protected]
Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives while also promoting independence Edgbaston Manor and Metchley Manor incorporate space for hobby and leisure activities both indoors and out. The layout of both homes has been configured into individual suites each having a dedicated lounge and dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.
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Metchley Manor Care Home - Care UK, 5 Church Rd, Birmingham B15 3SH, United Kingdom, Birmingham