Airth Care Home Brings Generations Together for World Cup Street Party

Residents, families, and the wider Airth community came together on Saturday 13 June for a spectacular World Cup Street Party hosted by Meallmore-operated Airthrey Care Home.

The celebration kicked off with the arrival of former professional footballer, Martyn Corrigan leading the team from Airthrey Care Home in Meallmore Scotland kits as pipers Murrayfield McLeod and Debbie Mullholland played the national anthem. Corrigan, who began his career at Falkirk FC before joining Motherwell FC, commenced proceedings by kicking a football down the street, much to the excitement of the crowd.

In advance of Scotland’s first game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the care home team proudly organised the event to celebrate Scotland making their first men’s World Cup since 1998, while spreading joy in the local community. Along with a barbeque and food and drink stalls, the day was packed with activities designed for every age and every interest — football fan or not.

A brave local resident stepped up as community goalkeeper for a Beat the Goalie activity, while children and adults alike enjoyed the giant, inflatable Hungry Hippo game; family fun stations, and local stalls with tombola, raffles, crafts, and community run booths.

All funds raised on the day are being split between the local community, Aged Scotland and the Airthrey Care Home residents’ fund, which goes towards the next event for residents.

Michelle Ruiz-Beltran, care home manager at Airthrey Care Home said: “We wanted to create a day where our local community could all come together to celebrate our nation and really show what community spirit looks like – it didn’t matter if you were a football fan or not, the day was about being proud of Scotland and proud of what we have here in Airth.

“It was truly a brilliant, joyful day. Seeing our residents, their families, and the community come together to party was fantastic to see. Events like these are important to commemorate moments in history – they create bonds that cross generations and memories that will last for many years to come. We had a great turnout and the atmosphere was amazing. Huge thanks to Martyn for adding some extra excitement to the day; all those who helped make the event so special, and of course to everyone who came along to join in the fun. We really showed that whatever your age – ‘no Scotland, no party!’”