ROTHERHAM CARE HOME RESIDENTS ENJOY AFTERNOON TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN

Residents at Moorgate Lodge care home, Rotherham, have celebrated Afternoon Tea Week in style after being presented with an array of food platters and sweet treats for all to enjoy.

Staff at the care home on Nightingale Close, organised the party for Afternoon Tea Week; an event which encourages people to get involved with one of the nation’s favourite traditions – afternoon tea.

Throughout the day, residents tucked into a range of delicious treats, including sandwiches, biscuits and cupcakes, as well as a cheeky glass of prosecco to ensure that residents were in the party mood. Staff members also transformed the home’s kitchen with pink tablecloths, bunting and other party decorations to mark the special occassion.

The afternoon tea party proved to be immensely popular with the residents, who finished off the tasty snacks in lightning-fast time!

Beryl George, 104, is one of the residents at Moorgate Lodge care home that enjoyed taking part in the homes Afternoon Tea Week celebrations.

Beryl said: “It was very kind of the staff to plan such a delicious surprise for us. Afternoon tea is a wonderful British tradition and I had a lot of fun eating cakes and sandwiches with the other residents.

“Though the food was lovely, I must admit that my favourite part was the prosecco!”

Lisa Goodall, deputy home manager at Moorgate Lodge care home, said: “We like to get involved with events like Afternoon Tea Week throughout the year because it gives us all an excuse to get in the party spirit!

“Alison and Sam, who form our activities coordination team, did a wonderful job organising and making the afternoon tea event happen. The residents had a lovely afternoon enjoying the tasty treats and having a good old natter over a cup of tea.”