And they’re off! Grand National fun entertains residents at Inverness care home

A day at the races inspired fun at an Inverness care home when staff and residents got into the spirit of the Grand National.

Residents and staff at Highview House care home dressed to impress, donned their best hats and outfits, studied the form and had their bets at the ready for world-famous race, which ran on Saturday, April 13.

Residents and staff got together to watch the races, and celebrated in style by having a glass of prosecco and indulging in a buffet produced by the in-house catering team, and taking part in not one but two sweepstakes, raising money for the Highview House Residents’ Comfort Fund.

Aiden Wylie, lead activities coordinator at the home, said: “We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating The Grand National, it is such a great event to watch and we all had fun cheering on the horses and jockeys.

“Despite very few of us knowing one end of a horse from the other, we were able to raise a good amount for the Residents’ Comfort Fund, which supports activities at Highview throughout the year.”

Elizabeth, a resident at the home, commented: “I’m not an expert on horse racing, never mind the Grand National, but it is such a fantastic spectacle. We had a real laugh!”

Highview House said that the fun was part of its varied “life enrichment programme”, which keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Highview House is run by Barchester Healthcare and provides nursing care, residential care, and respite care for more than 70 residents.

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