Red Roofs Residential Care Home hosts exciting races day preview event
Red Roofs Residential Care Home treated residents, families, and staff to a delightful Races Day celebration on Friday 15th August, building excitement ahead of next week's main "Day at the Races" event taking place on Saturday 23rd August.
The sunshine provided the perfect backdrop as residents and families gathered outside the front of the home, enjoying the warm weather and festive atmosphere alongside visiting family members. The day's entertainment took on a wonderfully theatrical quality as staff embraced the racing theme.
The day's fun reached new heights when General Manager Trish Smith and Care Assistant Berkeley Daniel surprised everyone by appearing in inflatable horse costumes, much to the delight of both residents and their families.
A highlight of the day came when the hobbyhorses were dismounted, and a special four-legged visitor arrived, a charming Falabella pony, who proved to be the star of the show. Eager residents and family members took turns enjoying pony rides around the grounds, with everyone cheering on each rider in true racing day spirit.
The festivities served as an exciting preview for next week's main "Day at the Races" celebration, with the home already buzzing with preparations. Decorations are appearing throughout the home, and an impressive array of prizes is being assembled for the upcoming event.
Next week's "Day at the Races" promises to be an unforgettable celebration featuring: Raffle draws, tombola games, "Give A Teddy A Name" competition, a special Jellycats raffle, "Water and Wine" games, "Guess the amount of sweets in a jar" challenge, "Guess the teddy's name" competition, and a mystery donated gift to be revealed on the day.
Manager Trish Smith reflected: “Watching our residents light up and seeing our incredible staff and families throw themselves into the fun is exactly what our community is all about. Our team’s enthusiasm and warmth make all the difference, and I couldn’t be more excited for next week’s celebration.”
This event perfectly captured the community spirit that makes Red Roofs Residential Care Home such a special place, bringing together residents, families, and staff for a morning of shared joy and anticipation for the main celebration to come.