On Tuesday 17th November from 10:30 am, Care UK’s Chapter House will open its doors to families, friends and neighbours for a board games café to reignite the magic of games nights this autumn.

Throughout the morning, residents and those willing to compete can enjoy playing a host of vintage board games, inspired by family favourites from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. They will also be able to tuck into cakes and sandwiches, specially prepared by the home’s chef.

The event is part of Care UK’s ‘Bored Games’ initiative – a nationwide campaign intended to revive the magic of family and community games nights. At a time when social media and online gaming have transformed how people spend their leisure time, the initiative is celebrating the simple joys of spending time together playing traditional board games and the memories they can create.

From community events to intergenerational activities, care homes across the UK will celebrate togetherness and reconnect residents with traditional games that shaped their younger years.

Stephanie Blake, Home Manager at Chapter House, said: “We are delighted to be inviting the local community to join us for our gaming event and share in an morning of fun, laughter and friendly competition. 

“Here at Chapter House, we’re proud to be part of the Beverley community, and events like this are a fantastic way of bringing people together of all ages. Traditional board games have a wonderful way of sparking conversations and bringing back treasured memories, and we’re looking forward to seeing residents share stories from games nights they enjoyed when they were younger.

“Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or simply looking for a fun morning out, we’d love for as many people to join us as possible. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors and see who will come out on top!”

To find out more about Bored Games, please visit: www.careuk.com/bored-games  

Chapter House offers full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, the home incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the building is configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.  

For more information about Chapter House, please call Deputy Home Manager, Stephanie Blake on 01482 904 282, email stephanie.blake@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/care-homes/chapter-house.