3rd October 2024 • The HERALD • Page 53 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 24TH OCTOBER v WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest ROUND OF A-PAWS FOR LOCAL CARE HOME AFTER HOSTING COMMUNITY DOG SHOW In celebration of National Dog Day, Maypole Bupa Care Home hosted a dog show for the local community. Maypole, along with numerous other Bupa care homes across the country, called out to sta , friends, family, and local community members to enter their dogs into a dog show at the home. e event saw residents and the community come together to enjoy activities organised by the home. e dog show classes included, Waggiest Tail, Best Behaved, Most Obedient, Cutest Smile and Best in Show. Residents decided which classes and activities the furry friends participated in and acted as judges on the day. Each dog received a certi cate and prize for participating. Activities Coordinator at Maypole, Sophie Withers, commented: “Our dog show was a huge success! The residents were thrilled to meet many new faces from the community, as well as having friendly dogs running around - we couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces. Animal interaction hosts a range of benefits, including boosting mood, increasing positive emotions and mental stimulation. Our event created lots of new memories and on a winner, because they all did fantastically.” Maypole Bupa Care Home is situated in Hedge End, Southampton and welcomes residents in need of nursing or residential care including those living with Parkinson’s. social interactions for our residents, which is always our goal. We are looking forward to hosting further activities in the coming months.” Resident, Ian Geach, aged 66, added: “I had a fun day full of excitement. I loved all the dogs, and it was very difficult to decide Maypole Bupa Care Home’s celebrating National Dog Day
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