Local care home residents pay visit to the farm

Residents from Bayleaf Care Home in Huntingdon were filled with joy during their visit to Johnsons of Old Hurst Farm. Whilst the residents were able to see several different animals in person, the main attraction for the visit came at feeding time as the residents got up close and personal with the animals.

Despite the overcast and occasionally drizzly conditions, the residents spent the afternoon in complete awe by the sheer number of animals on display and also had time to have an extensive tour of the museum where they had time to reminisce over the vintage vehicles and other relics from yesteryear before heading off on their journey back to Bayleaf on the home’s minibus.

Katie Wilkinson General Manager of Bayleaf Care Home said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their day out at the farm. Trips out in the homes mini bus are a regular event for the residents, and we always ask for ideas on where they would best like to go. The day was a lot of fun, residents were able to experience something very special when it was feeding time for the animals.”

Bayleaf resident, Margaret Davies said “What an incredible experience that was. I have never been that close to some of these types of animals before and they were so well behaved. Getting the chance to feed the animals really was the highlight of my day”.

Bayleaf Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Bayleaf Care Home provides residential care and dementia care for 53 residents ranging from short-term respite care through to longer term stays.