On Friday 7th August from 2pm–4pm, Care UK’s The Hollies 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 Drake Lane home can look forward to trying the residents’ long-standing favourite puddings, which will be created by the home’s chefs. There will also be a barbecue and tombola, with a bouncy castle and face painting for families to make the most of while they enjoy the live music and delicious mocktails on offer.   Barbara, resident at The Hollies, said: “I am looking forward to seeing the community come into my home, because I do love being part of the community!”   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.   Megan Alexander, Customer Relations Manager at The Hollies, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting our very own food festival!   “We are part of a strong community here in Dursley, 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.   The Hollies is a state-of-the-art care community that provides full-time residential, dementia and nursing care, as well as short-term respite care, across two homes: The Hollies and Holly Oak. Both buildings incorporate plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies and include their own café, hair and beauty salon and bar.   For more information about The Hollies and to book your place for the event, please call Customer Relations Manager Megan Alexander on 01453 358672, email megan.alexander@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/thehollies.