‘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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Residents of a Banbury care home turned back the clocks for a night of music, good company, and dancing at their Pie and Pint Night.

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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For many residents, it was a chance to turn back the clocks and recreate a night out on the town.

Banbury Music Mix's DJ Bob Dainty helped start the party by playing a selection of classic songs for the residents to dance to.Banbury Music Mix's DJ Bob Dainty helped start the party by playing a selection of classic songs for the residents to dance to.
Banbury Music Mix's DJ Bob Dainty helped start the party by playing a selection of classic songs for the residents to dance to.

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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