Bingham Care Home Marks International Beer Day

Residents at HC-One’s Fosse Way View Care Home, in Bingham, Nottingham, raised their glasses last week to celebrate International Beer Day in style, with a special visit from one of Bingham’s best-known locals – Niall from The Wheatsheaf.

As the oldest pub in Bingham and freshly crowned Vale of Belvoir CAMRA’s Pub of the Year 2025, The Wheatsheaf is steeped in local history and beer expertise. Niall gave an engaging and informative talk to Fosse Way View residents, lifting the curtain on life behind the bar – from caring for the pumps to explaining why a cloudy pint is no longer something to send back.

Resident Pat Weightman shared memories of their time running a pub in Newcastle named The Robin Hood, while resident James Hutton happily sampled a taste of the past with a pint of Shipstones Original, generously brought in by Niall for residents to try.

Fiona Benning, HC-One’s Fosse Way View Wellbeing Coordinator, said:
“It was such a lovely afternoon – not just for the beer tasting, but for the stories, laughter, and sense of community it brought. We’re so grateful to Niall for taking the time to bring the pub to us – without the walk home!”

Resident Pat Weightman added:
“You can’t beat a good Shipstones, I do like going into the wheatsheaf for a drink and it took me right back to my pub days when I used to run a pub in Newcastle. I found it all really interesting and Niall was really knowledgeable. “