Emma Hird
2 days ago
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Crewe care home prepares to invite in local community for their ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ event

Primrose House Care Home, run by HC-One, located in Haslington, near Crewe, is preparing to welcome in visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday, June 16 until Sunday, June 22.

Resident and care home colleague in outdoor bar area of HC-One care home

During this time Primrose House Care Home will have several daily events for people to join in with, including:

  • Monday 16th June, 2pm – 4pm - Dominoes tournament
  • Tuesday 17th June, 2pm – 4pm - Painting competition
  • Wednesday 18th June, 2pm – 4pm - National Picnic Day with light bites & Pimms on the lawn
  • Thursday 19th June, 11am – 12pm – Therapy pat dog
  • Friday 20th June, 2pm – 4pm - Prize Bingo
  • Sunday 22nd June, 2p – 4pm - Carry on camping film with popcorn & choc ices

The homes main celebration events are due to take place during Care Home Open Weekend on Saturday, June 21, 2pm – 4pm, Primrose House Care Home will be throwing open their doors, and welcoming residents, colleagues, friends, family and the wider community to their Summer Fayre, with a theme of Summer Camping Holidays. 

Primrose House are inviting everyone into their home to enjoy all the fun of camping and a summer market, with refreshments, a barbeque and games. They will also have several market stalls, including a tombola, raffle, cakes, goody bags, and a selection of homemade and artisan products for guests perusal.

Care Home Open Week is a national event hosted by Championing Social Care, designed to connect care homes with their local communities. The week will offer care homes the opportunity to showcase their range of services, provide tours of their facilities, and highlight the activities that are offered to residents.

The event also seeks to connect the homes with their neighbours, highlighting the communal support that the home can provide. HC-One’s chosen theme for this year’s Care Home Open Week is ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays with a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home.

Throughout the week, residents, colleagues, families, and friends are set to enjoy a variety of fun-filled activities culminating in an end-of-week celebration at the home.The home and members of the local community will be coming together to celebrate summertime memories past and present and hosted a fabulous Summer Weekender event.

Primrose House Care Home will be adorned in a variety of summer themed decorations, emulating the nostalgic feel of British summer holidays past and present providing a perfect setting for everyone to come together as a community, and to learn more about life at the care home.

As well as providing a space for existing relatives and residents to celebrate life at the home, visitors will also be encouraged to hear directly from colleagues in the home about what a rewarding career in care looks like as well as opportunities for community engagement and about the volunteering roles on offer within the home.

Dawn Sadler, HC-One’s Primrose House Care Home Manager, said: “We are thrilled to be opening our doors to the community for Care Home Open Week here at Primrose House. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the compassionate care we provide every day and to connect with families, friends, and neighbours. 

“We’re looking forward to celebrating with engaging activities, warm hospitality, and the chance to show just what makes our home so special.”

For enquiries about Primrose House Care Home or visiting HC-One’s Primrose House Care Home’s Care Home Open Week event, please call 01270 250110 or email dawn.sadler@hc-one.co.uk