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Edinburgh care homes host sports day for local community
With the Olympics fast approaching, three local care homes are limbering up for their very own sporting tournaments.
The events comes as Cairdean House, Lauder Lodge and Murrayside join The Big Care UK Sports Day, which sees over 130 Care UK homes across the UK host sports days for the local community and showcase what life in a care home is really like.
At Cairdean House, on Friday 26th July, from 1pm-5pm, guests can soak up the sporting atmosphere and, for those daring to compete, have the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including egg-and-spoon and obstacle course races and tug of war.
While at Lauder Lodge, on Tuesday 30th July, from 11am-4.30pm, there will be badminton and tennis tournaments, tug of war, and a three-legged race. For lunch, guests can enjoy a French themed menu, followed by an awards ceremony, where they’ll be live entertainment from performer Sarah Laing – sure to get the party started.
At Murrayside, on Friday 26th July, from 2pm-4pm, visitors can participate in darts, balloon tennis, badminton, and a paper plane competition. There will also be an obstacle course and team members will be performing a synchronised swimming routine in the paddling pools.
Kat Barnwell, Home Manager at Cairdean House, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to join our own sporting celebrations.
“We are part of a strong community here in Edinburgh, and days like this are a fantastic way of bringing us all together for a little healthy competition and to celebrate this year’s summer of sport, all while showcasing exactly what life is like here at Cairdean House.”
Anees Riaz, Home Manager at Lauder Lodge, said: “The day not only promises a lot of laughter and enjoyment for all involved, but also is an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones – while keeping active. We can’t wait until kick-off!”
The events comes as Cairdean House, Lauder Lodge and Murrayside join The Big Care UK Sports Day, which sees over 130 Care UK homes across the UK host sports days for the local community and showcase what life in a care home is really like.
At Cairdean House, on Friday 26th July, from 1pm-5pm, guests can soak up the sporting atmosphere and, for those daring to compete, have the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including egg-and-spoon and obstacle course races and tug of war.
While at Lauder Lodge, on Tuesday 30th July, from 11am-4.30pm, there will be badminton and tennis tournaments, tug of war, and a three-legged race. For lunch, guests can enjoy a French themed menu, followed by an awards ceremony, where they’ll be live entertainment from performer Sarah Laing – sure to get the party started.
At Murrayside, on Friday 26th July, from 2pm-4pm, visitors can participate in darts, balloon tennis, badminton, and a paper plane competition. There will also be an obstacle course and team members will be performing a synchronised swimming routine in the paddling pools.
Kat Barnwell, Home Manager at Cairdean House, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to join our own sporting celebrations.
“We are part of a strong community here in Edinburgh, and days like this are a fantastic way of bringing us all together for a little healthy competition and to celebrate this year’s summer of sport, all while showcasing exactly what life is like here at Cairdean House.”
Anees Riaz, Home Manager at Lauder Lodge, said: “The day not only promises a lot of laughter and enjoyment for all involved, but also is an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones – while keeping active. We can’t wait until kick-off!”
To find out more about The Big Care UK Sports Day, please visit: careuk.com/care-uk-sports-day
To find out more about Lauder Lodge, please call Richard Annan, on 0131 516 4006, or email richard.annan@careuk.com
For more information about Cairdean House, please call Leona Thomson, on 0131 516 8460, or email leona.thomson@careuk.com
To find out more about Murrayside, please contact Cliona Robertson, on 0131 516 2487, or email cliona.robertson@careuk.com
To find out more about Lauder Lodge, please call Richard Annan, on 0131 516 4006, or email richard.annan@careuk.com
For more information about Cairdean House, please call Leona Thomson, on 0131 516 8460, or email leona.thomson@careuk.com
To find out more about Murrayside, please contact Cliona Robertson, on 0131 516 2487, or email cliona.robertson@careuk.com
Cairdean House Care Home - Care UK, 185 Redford Rd, Colinton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh County EH13 9PN
Fri 26 July
Website:
careuk.com/care-uk-sports-day