Residents celebrate Africa Day at Bournville House
Posted on: 04 Jun 26
Last month, residents at Bournville House came together to celebrate Africa Day, which takes place annually on 25 May. The event was a wonderful opportunity for residents and carers to share stories, culture and traditions from across Africa in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Several members of the care team took part in the celebration, including Nikki and Pat from Nigeria, Sarah and Stella from Ghana, and Agnes from Uganda. During the afternoon, they spoke to residents about their home countries, sharing insights into local customs, traditions and daily life. Residents were also treated to traditional songs and dances, which brought plenty of smiles and laughter to the event.
The celebration sparked lots of conversation, with residents asking questions and showing great interest in learning more about the carers’ backgrounds and experiences. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate diversity, encourage cultural understanding and bring everyone together as a community.
Following discussions about traditional African foods, residents are now hoping to organise a future food tasting event. With so many talented cooks among the care team, it promises to be a delicious occasion — and there may even be more dancing, singing and opportunities to learn a few local phrases and languages too!
Bournville House provides high-quality extra care housing for rent for people aged 50 and over who want to live independently while having access to care and support when needed. Located in Lightmoor Village, Telford, the scheme offers 59 wheelchair-accessible two-bedroom apartments and a wide range of communal facilities, including a gym, library, internet access, hairdressing salon, activity and craft room, lounges, dining area, coffee bar, landscaped gardens, greenhouse, lifts, laundry facilities, buggy store, car park and guest suite.
A dedicated care and support team is available 24 hours a day, helping residents enjoy independent living with added peace of mind.
If you are interested in living at Bournville House, please contact the Extra Care Manager on 0121 667 1028 or 0121 667 1017 for more information.
