Ice ice baby: care home residents celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Perfectly timed in the middle of a heatwave, staff and residents at Barchester’s Ashford House care home in Stanwell had a fantastic time celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 20th, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of cooling treats.
Overseen by head chef Mihai, staff and residents experimented with many different types of toppings and flavour combinations, from the exotic, to the alcoholic, and back to the traditional – sorbets, frozen yoghurt and good old dairy-based ice cream, they tasted and savoured them all.
General Manager, Daisy, said: “It wasn’t just the residents that were excited when we found out there was a National Ice Cream Day, the eyes of the staff lit up too! Who doesn’t love ice cream? We have all had a great time trying out new flavours and toppings, it was a wonderful way to keep cool in the heat.”
Mary-Anne, a resident said: “I absolutely love ice cream! There really isn’t anything nicer on a hot summer’s day. We have had loads to sample today with all kinds of different sprinkles and sauces. They have all been truly delicious!”
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Ashford House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Ashford House provides nursing care, dementia care, respite care.