A few Twix up their sleeve – Worcester care home go all out for World Chocolate Day

Residents at a Worcester care home were in for a sweet treat when they entered a ‘world of pure imagination’.

Team members at Care UK’s Perry Manor, on Charles Hastings Way, got dressed up and organised a unique experience for residents inspired by the Roald Dahl classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The home was adorned with candy canes, balloons, and golden tickets – and the team dressed as Willy Wonka bars for the special occasion.

Sweet treats were delivered around the home by team members with a chocolate trolley, which included chocolate covered strawberries, brownies and mousse, specially made by the home’s chef.

Residents also enjoyed a viewing of the classic film in the home’s cinema and loved singing along to well-known tunes, rounding off the day with an entertaining game of ‘how many chocolates are in the jar’.

Harry said: “I had a wonderful day. It brought back a lot of memories from when I was younger and would save my money to get a chocolate bar like the children did in the film. I ate so much chocolate I thought I was going to turn into a chocolate bar myself!”

Katherine Matthews, Home Manager at Perry Manor, said: “We had an amazing time creating our very own Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired day of fun – our Willy Wonka experience was a definite hit.

“It was very much a team effort, from residents who helped make the lovely decorations and decorate treats, to the care team who dressed up as Wonka bars – as per the residents’ wishes!

“We always try to come up with fun activities here at Perry Manor, and taking inspiration from our favourite books and films is a fantastic way to encourage reminiscence – all while being creative and enjoying some delicious treats too. It was a fantastic day that we will all remember for a long time!”

Perry Manor is a state-of-the-art Care UK home, which provides full time residential, nursing and dementia care, with a special dementia suite, as well as short term respite care. Rated outstanding by the CQC, the home is designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema, cafe and hair salon, with plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.

To find out more about Perry Manor, please call Customer Relations Manager, Donna Townley, on 01905 886 715, email donna.townley@careuk.com or visit careuk.com/perry-manor.