Ashley Heath Care Home Raises Over £950 At Summer Event

Care South’s St Ives House in Ashley Heath was delighted to open its doors to residents, families and the local community for its annual Summer Fayre. Held in the home’s beautiful landscaped gardens, the country and western themed event was officially opened by Care South’s Chief Executive, Simon Bird.

The sun was shining and all the guests enjoyed the afternoon’s games which included welly wanging, AFC Bournemouth power strike games and a name the cowboy teddy competition. There was a whole host of entertainment including singing and country dancing, as well as a wide array of stalls with a tombola, arts and crafts, nail pampering, face painting and a grand raffle.

St Ives House was delighted to raise £950 at the event which will go towards the Residents’ Amenities Fund which funds trips and treats for everyone.

Neil Dominy, Manager at Care South’s St Ives House, said: “Thank you to everyone who came along to our Summer Fayre event. It was a great day and our residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Everyone was so impressed with the games and live entertainment! It really is fantastic that in addition to all the fun we were able to raise over £950 at the event for the Residents’ Amenities Fund which they will all appreciate.”