Crowborough care home raises £1,700 for emergency services with summer fete

A care home in Crowborough treated the local community to a taste of paradise while raising money for an air ambulance charity.

 

The team at Care UK’s Heather View, on Beacon Road, welcomed family and friends to their Hawaiian-themed summer fete, where guests could play games, win prizes and browse stalls offering handmade goods set up by members of the community and residents. Visitors also tucked into a delicious barbecue prepared by the home’s chef.

The home raised £879 for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex, which was matched by Care UK to bring the total to £1,758. The funds will go towards helping the service continue to save lives in the region 24/7 all year round.

“Pat, aged 79, said: “I enjoyed being able to showcase our homemade crafts and run a stall. It was lovely to see all the families and children enjoying the event.”

Sadie Hudson, Home Manager at Heather View, said: “We are incredibly thankful to everyone who joined us for our Hawaiian summer fete. We are truly grateful to those who donated and took part in the raffle and all the games.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to the team for transforming the garden. This wouldn’t be possible without everyone’s effort and enthusiasm, which made the day a huge success!”

Heather View has been designed to deliver the highest standards of care and enable residents to live active and fulfilling lives. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. It offers plenty of space for activities and facilities include a pub, music room, hair and beauty salon and cinema.