On Thursday 15th October from 6 pm, Care UK’s Mayfield View, on Lower Railway Road, will open its doors to families, friends and neighbours for a vintage games night to reignite the magic of games nights this autumn.

Throughout the afternoon, residents and those willing to compete can enjoy a 1950s Cluedo-themed games night filled with retro games, refreshments, traditional music and team members dressed as Cluedo characters.

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.

Katie Cliff, Home Manager at Mayfield View, said: “We are delighted to be inviting the local community to join us for our gaming event and share in an evening of fun, laughter and friendly competition. 

“Here at Mayfield View, we’re proud to be part of the Ilkley 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 evening 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: Bored Games | Care UK

Designed to enable residents to lead active and rewarding lives, while also promoting independence, Mayfield View incorporates plenty of space for hobby and leisure activities with its own cinema, hair and beauty salon and pub. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care.

For more information about Mayfield View and to book your place at the event, please call Katie on 01274 790 675, email katie.cliff@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/mayfield-view.