Having a ball: Ware care home residents team up with local college students for matchday magic

Football fever has officially kicked off at a care home in Ware as residents welcomed local college students for a morning of sporting fun.

Care UK’s Riverside Place on Plaxton Way, teamed up with visitors from Hertford Regional College to take part in a variety of football-themed activities and join the nation in celebrating the huge summer of sport.

Locals were invited to join residents and pupils from Hertford Regional College for an afternoon of themed activities, including table football, quizzes and reminiscence sessions. Guests were also treated to an assortment of themed food and beloved British football staples, including pies and delicious, decorated cakes.

Joy Hill, a resident at Riverside Place, commented: "I had a wonderful time at the football event. It was lovely to be involved, watch everyone enjoying themselves, and share in the excitement of the day. The atmosphere was fantastic, and it brought back many happy memories."

The event was part of Care UK’s ‘Goal-den Moments' initiative, which aims to bring generations together, encouraging residents to reminisce about cherished football memories with the local community and create new memories together

Alin Marcu, Home Manager at Riverside Place, said: “We had a ball opening our doors to Hertford Regional College and the local community to take part in football-themed fun! For many residents, football is more than just the beautiful game – it represents a lifetime of treasured memories and traditions. This event allowed us to honour these special moments and bring them to life once again.

“It was a wonderful opportunity to bring different generations together for a day of matchday magic. It was truly heartwarming to watch residents reminisce and share their favourite football stories from years gone by.

“We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Hertford Regional College for joining us and making this a day to remember. With spirits high, everyone involved proved they still have plenty of goal-den skills to show off!”

For more information about Goal-den Moments, please visit www.careuk.com/goal-den-moments

Riverside Place is a state-of-the-art care home that provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Riverside Place has been designed to enable its residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, while also promoting independence. The building incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, café and on-site pub and bar.

To find out more about Riverside Place, please contact Alin Marcu on 01920 888900, email [email protected] or visit careuk.com/riverside-place.