‘It was like a night out at my local pub again’: Banbury care home residents turn back the clocks to recreate night out on the town
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The residents at The Ridings care home transformed their living room into a traditional pub for one night.
They enjoyed pints of beer and delicious pies and danced to the music guest DJ Bob Dainty of Banbury Music Mix played.
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Resident Henry said: “These kinds of events make me feel as though I'm at my local pub.
“The food was excellent and it’s always great to have a beer. I am glad to be here”.
Care assistant Lillie added: “It is wonderful that we are able to make these events happen, meaning our community and families can be brought together and engage with our residents.”
The home’s will be next hosting a bingo and raffle event on February 28.
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