Cold, wet, windy and Covid-19 restrictions – but the band plays on for Wyberton care home residents
Members of Swineshead Silver Band braved cold, wet and windy conditions to play outside Avocet House Care Home, allowing residents to be entertained from the comfort of their rooms.
The visit was greatly appreciated by the team at Avocet House, who say they have been focused on doing all they can to ensure residents enjoy events and activities despite the restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hide AdRegistered manager Krzysztof Krzysztofiak said: “We are very grateful to the Swineshead Silver Band, who despite adverse weather conditions made sure the show went on!
“Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the performanc – we all did! It was amazing to watch everyone sing along to old familiar songs. The band brought such nostalgia to the home, it was wonderful! e sincerely hope that this will become and an annual event for Avocet House.”
Located in the Quadrant, Avocet House opened its doors to residents on November 16 and provides residential and specialist dementia care.
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