Leamington Spa care home welcomes local students for Valentine’s Day arts and crafts
A luxury all-inclusive care home in Leamington Spa transformed a rainy February day into a warm and welcoming afternoon for its residents.
Jubilee House, part of the Berkley Care Group, hosted a vibrant Valentine’s Craft Day, bringing together residents and local pupils for an afternoon of creativity and friendly socialising.
Around 15 students from St Patrick’s Catholic School joined residents in the Home’s Bistro, where they spent the afternoon making Valentine’s decorations and cards. They enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere complete with a delicious snack buffet of biscuits, chocolates and squash for everyone to share.
The purpose of the meet-up was to celebrate the spirit of the upcoming holiday and encourage conversations about friendship, love and trust in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. To inspire their creations, the Home provided an array of crafting materials including feathers, glitter, stickers, felt tips, faux jewels and cut-out hearts.
The afternoon offered a fun, creative and community-focused start to a holiday that celebrates love. The residents, pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to express themselves and share their thoughts on the meaning of Valentine’s Day.
Commenting on the event, Lydia Orsmond, Events Manager at Jubilee House, said: “The children and residents have built up wonderful relationships with each other, and it is just amazing to see the ease, confidence, and enthusiasm that the children have when interacting with another generation. The Bistro was full of loud chatter and laughter - everyone had a great time.”