On Thursday 6th August from 12pm-3pm, Care UK’s Silversprings, on Tenpenny Hill, will open its doors to the community for a food festival that will shine a light on sustainability, highlighting how thoughtful food choices can help support communities in being more environmentally aware.
Attendees can get stuck into a variety of tasty BBQ dishes prepared by the home’s head chef. The afternoon will also include traditional games, taking place in the home’s garden, which will be decorated with bunting crafted from recycled materials by residents.
The events are part of the ‘A Taste of Home’ initiative, which will see all Care UK homes host foodie-themed celebrations and showcase what life in a care home is really like.
Each festival will showcase sustainable, community-focused initiatives while celebrating the diversity and creativity within the homes, from residents’ favourite recipes and traditional dishes to seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Joanne Rix, Home Manager at Silversprings, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to our very own food festival!
“We are part of a strong community here in Colchester, and days like this are a wonderful way of bringing people together to celebrate our shared love of food, while giving residents the opportunity to share their favourite recipes and traditions with younger generations.
“The day 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
For more information about Silversprings, visit careuk.com/care-homes/silversprings-thorrington