On Friday 7th August from 1.30–3.30pm, Care UK’s Heathlands House will open its doors to families and neighbours for a free food festival, inviting guests to tuck in and celebrate the nation’s shared love of great cuisine, community and connection. 

Visitors to the Bullen Close home can look forward to a street food party celebrating international cuisines, with the Head Chef on hand to share top tips for creating delicious meals when there are only leftovers in the fridge. 

Guests will be treated to family-friendly entertainment including games in the garden as well as learning how thoughtful food choices can support a more environmentally friendly community. 

Resident Maria Munafo said: “I used to visit my uncle back home in Sicily as a young girl and he grew lots of vegetables and vines for wine in his garden. My mum used to pick his fresh tomatoes and make the most amazing pasta with tomato sauce, which was my favourite.” 

The event is part of the ‘A Taste of Home’ initiative, which will see Care UK homes across the country host foodie-themed celebrations and showcase what life in a care home is really like. 

Each festival will offer sustainable, community-focused activities while championing the diversity and creativity within the homes, from residents’ favourite recipes to seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients. 

Razvan Stanbeca, Home Manager at Heathlands House, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting our very own food festival! 

“We are part of a strong community here in Cambridge, and days like this are a wonderful way of bringing people together to celebrate our love of food while giving residents the opportunity to share their favourite recipes and traditions with younger generations. 

“The afternoon not only promises a lot of laughter, but it is also an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through the doors.” 

To find out more about A Taste of Home, please visit careuk.com/a-taste-of-home. 

Heathlands House offers full-time residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, while also promoting independence, the home incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies, including its own cinema room, hair and beauty salon and pub. The layout of the building has been configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge and dining room to facilitate the creation of close-knit communities. 

For more information on Heathlands House and to book your place at the event, please contact Customer Relations Manager Johan Molloy-Cruden on 01223 631945, email johan.molloy-cruden@care.uk or visit careuk.com/heathlands-house.