Nice spread: care home staff provide the tea time treats for the once-a-month Community Café at Chestnut Gardens

Staff and residents at Chestnut Gardens care home in Purley had neighbours and friends over for their Community Café afternoon.

Taking place from 2.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month (the next one will be on Wednesday, October 30; then November 27), residents from within the community will have a chance to meet and chat over tea or coffee and homemade cakes provided by the home.

Guests will also have a chance to take a tour of the home and ask any questions they might have about care.

Gayane Selimyan, the Purley home’s manager, said: “Our Community Café allows individuals from the local area to meet and connect with one another regularly. It’s a great chance to share stories, make new friends and, of course, enjoy our wonderful spread provided by our hospitality team and join in on the activities.”

Chestnut Gardens care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the country’s largest care providers, which says is “committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals”. Chestnut Gardens, at 95 Foxley Lane, provides residential care, dementia care and respite care for 72 residents.

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