Residents from Hitchin care home brave the cold for nostalgic trip to North Hertfordshire Museum
Residents from Iris Court care home in Hitchin wrapped up warm and braved the winter chill for a delightful cultural outing to North Hertfordshire Museum where they enjoyed the brand-new exhibition “I Grew Up in the 80’s”
Despite the cold weather, spirits where high as residents stepped back in time reminiscing about a decade filled with iconic music, fashion, toys and television. The Residents enjoyed lively conversations and plenty of laughter from recognising many familiar items from their younger years.
Tash Begum General Manager of Iris Court said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their day out at the North Hertfordshire Museum. Trips out in the homes mini bus are a regular event for the residents, and we always ask for ideas on where they would best like to go and we try our best to fulfill their wishes.
Iris Court Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Iris Court provides residential care and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.