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Published:
11:49 AM April 26, 2021
Sylvia, a resident at Prince George House care home in Ipswich, with a card from a member of 1st Rushmere Guides
- Credit: Care UK
Residents at an Ipswich care home are making new friends despite Covid-19 restrictions - as they have become penpals with member of a nearby Guide group.
An intergenerational pen pal initiative began when residents at Prince George House, in Mansbrook Boulevard, received letters from the 1st Rushmere Guides.
The first cards and letters were received earlier this year, and residents were delighted to hear from the youngsters.
Lola and Hattie of 1st Rushmere Guides with some of the cards for residents of Prince George House
Published:
11:49 AM April 26, 2021
Sylvia, a resident at Prince George House care home in Ipswich, with a card from a member of 1st Rushmere Guides
- Credit: Care UK
Residents at an Ipswich care home are making new friends despite Covid-19 restrictions - as they have become penpals with member of a nearby Guide group.
An intergenerational pen pal initiative began when residents at Prince George House, in Mansbrook Boulevard, received letters from the 1st Rushmere Guides.
The first cards and letters were received earlier this year, and residents were delighted to hear from the youngsters.
Lola and Hattie of 1st Rushmere Guides with some of the cards for residents of Prince George House
Kathleen Cage celebrating her 100th birthday at Prince George House in Ipswich
- Credit: Care UK
A Suffolk great-great-grandma has celebrated her 100th birthday in style despite lockdown - and says she has had a really lovely, happy life.”
Kathleen Cage, who lived in Melton for many years, received a birthday message from the Queen, and was joined by residents and staff at Prince George House in Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, to toast the occasion.
Revealing the secret of her long life, Mrs Cage said: “Honestly – my secret is that I have had a really lovely, happy life.”
The special birthday during February included a safe family visit, using the home s new visiting suite.