Care UK’s Kingsleigh will open its doors to families and neighbours for a food festival, inviting guests to tuck in and celebrate the nation’s shared love of great cuisine, community and connection. 

At Kingsleigh on Kingfield Roadon Sunday 9th August, summer celebrations will be in full swing from 12pm–4pm. Visitors and residents can expect to work up an appetite enjoying the live entertainmentfrom The Decades,completed by a tasty barbecue and community-led stalls. 

The event is part of the ‘A Taste of Home’ initiative, which will seeCare UK homes across the country 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. 

Kelly Kelleher, Home Manager at Kingsleigh, 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 Woking, 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  

Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, while also promoting independence, Kingsleigh incorporates plenty of opportunities for hobbies and leisure activities. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. 

For more information onhomes in Woking, visit https://www.careuk.com/woking.