Generations come together for Jubilee celebrations across Sheffield care providers
10 Jun 2022
3 min read
Residents of Sheffield Foyer, run by Guinness Care, celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee by inviting residents from Applegarth Close sheltered accommodation to their Jubilee party.
Sheffield Foyer is a specialised supported housing scheme run by Guinness Care, which provides accommodation, training, and support to young formerly homeless people, aged 17-25, to enable them to live independently and safely, and help them eventually move on to their own tenancies and into employment.
Applegarth Close Housing is sheltered accommodation which houses residents over the age of 55.
The two groups joined up for a special event to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. Around 50 people attended the afternoon of celebrations which included music, a petting zoo, bingo, a raffle, party games, a quiz and food.
This was part of regular joint activities which the two groups host.
Samantha Mobbs, Sheffield Foyer Manager said:
It was great to see all the residents, family, and friends from both schemes coming together to celebrate the Jubilee. When we started our regular joint activity nights, we hoped it would be beneficial, but we didn’t expect everyone to enjoy it so much and get so much reward. It has been wonderful to see friendships blossom, and both sets of residents are now keen to become pen pals.
Lynn, of Applegarth said:
It was a great afternoon. When we get together for activities with the Foyer it helps break up the boredom when you don’t go out much. My grandson loves it when I come back from an event because I always have a big smile on my face, and he said it is like having his old nanan back.
Well done on a fabulous event.
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