York care home challenges community to classic games night

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

York care home residents are challenging the community to traditional board games on 5 November.

Care home residents in York are challenging members of the community to an evening of traditional board games. The event will take place at Care UK's Chocolate Works care home on Bishopthorpe Road, starting at 4pm on Thursday, 5 November, and will feature classic games from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Guests can also enjoy homemade chilli con carne and sparklers.

Ella Bond, deputy home manager, said: 'We are delighted to be inviting the local community to join us to mark Bonfire Night with our cosy gaming event and share in an evening of fun, laughter and friendly competition.' She added: 'We can't wait to welcome everyone through our doors and see who will come out on top.'

The games night is part of Care UK's national 'Bored Games' campaign, which aims to revive the magic of traditional games nights and encourage social connection. Chocolate Works provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care.

How it is being reported

• York care home residents challenge community to classic games night challengeYork care home residents challenge locals to classic board games at Care UK’s Chocolate Works on November 5, with chilli, sparklers and Bonfire Night fun.The Press (York) · 31 Oct, 05:00
• York care home residents challenge community to classic games night challengeYork care home residents challenge locals to classic board games at Care UK’s Chocolate Works on November 5, with chilli, sparklers and Bonfire Night fun.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 31 Oct, 05:00

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