Benson House Residents And Team Host Easter Egg Hunt For The Local Community
This year’s sunny April has made everyone feel optimistic and residents at Benson House are no exception. With Easter fast approaching, they were keen to mark the occasion with an outdoor activity in the home’s beautiful gardens, alongside the traditional cake and chocolate fest.
Local Schools Invited to Join the Hunt
After chatting with residents and the Wellbeing team, Customer Relations Manager, George King, decided that the home would host an Easter Egg Hunt for local children. He contacted Scamps Nursery and Benson Primary School, and invited them along, with the promise of chocolate and games a particularly good incentive!
Creativity in Full Flow as Residents Prepare for the Big Day
In preparation for Easter at Benson House, the Wellbeing team started to decorate the lounges & dining rooms, and residents made Easter cards in their crafting sessions. Meanwhile, Team Benson House made a brightly decorated chocolate Easter egg to enter into the Caring Homes Easter Egg Competition, with residents lending a helping hand with some artistic touches.
Saturday 19th April was the date for the grand Easter Egg Hunt and as the children were welcomed with refreshments, residents and the Wellbeing team - sporting cheerful bunny ears - were busy hiding the eggs in the garden. When every last egg was tucked away in the foliage, the doors were officially opened and the Easter Egg Hunt began!
A Happy Day full of Chocolate, Music and Laughter
Residents and relatives looked on as the Easter egg hunters ran from place to place, searching bushes and flower beds and emerging triumphantly with their chocolatey loot. Benson House resident Tony reflected, “This brought back memories of when my children were younger”, while resident Carole said, “It’s a joy to see the youngsters running around without a care in the world”!
Once all the eggs had been found, everyone retired to the Chalgrove Lounge where local entertainer, Hannah Lebrecht took to the stage to sing a variety of popular songs from years gone by. As the children tucked into their eggs, the Hospitality team served tea and freshly baked cakes – the perfect end to a happy afternoon where the generations came together to have a simply wonderful time!
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Benson House is a purpose-built, luxury care home which provides residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. Set within landscaped gardens, the home offers numerous activities, plenty of space and tranquil surroundings where you can relax or welcome friends and family. If you would like to learn more about the types of care and services available from Caring Homes, please visit our website page. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to learn more.
