BEAVERS from the 1st Wilton Scout Group enjoyed an evening of fun and games with residents at Wilton Place Care Home.

The Beavers, aged between five and 12, visited the Barchester-managed home as part of the ‘Get Barchester Moving Week’ which is in aid of Barchester’s Charitable Foundation in its 25th anniversary year.

Both groups made the most of the good weather as they played outdoor games in the courtyard garden, whilst in the bistro they played a great selection of games, from magnetic darts to Connect Four.

One of the home’s residents, Margaret, presented the children with their well-deserved badges and thanked them for being so polite.

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Activities Coordinator, Fiona Long, said: “The residents at our home had a lot of fun enjoying the games with our group of young visitors.

“The Beavers were able to show us their badges, which they have earned. If anyone ever wants to stop in for a lovely afternoon with your young ones, or just for a cuppa and a break, we’d love to have you join us.”

The groups enjoying some ball games Picture: Wilton Place Care Home

Hilda, a resident from Wilton Place, said: “The children were all so polite and very well behaved; it was a pleasure to spend time with them.”

Established in 2000, Barchester’s Charitable Foundation does invaluable work supporting older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health problems by helping them to connect or reconnect with others in their local communities.