Grand National watch party fun delights Highland care home residents and staff in Inverness at Highview House
The Grand National proved a grand old time for residents of a Highland care home after they held a special watch party celebration for the world-famous horse race.
The race at Aintree took place on Saturday, and residents and staff at Highview House care home in Inverness were glued to the action.
They dressed to impress, donned their best hats and outfits, studied the form guide and had their bets at the ready for the event.
Along with visitors and staff, residents got together to watch the big race, and celebrated in style by having a glass of prosecco and indulging in a buffet produced by the in-house catering team, and taking part in not one but two sweepstakes - raising money for the Highview House Residents’ Comfort Fund.
A photo booth also allowed residents and family members to create keepsakes of the day, while visitors to the home were encouraged to dress up for the occasion, with some donning jodhpurs and riding helmets.
Fergal Naughton, head of the ‘Memory Lane’ dementia unit which hosted the party, said: “The Grand National is a household tradition for millions of folks, and our residents are no different.
“Some of us love horse racing, while others don’t know one end of the horse from the other. But at the end of the day, we were able to raise money for the residents’ fund while having a great time.”
June, a resident at the home, commented: “What a laugh we had, dressing up to the nines and watching the race – it was such a great day. I could hardly believe seeing all the staff dressed as jockeys!”
Highview House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers. The home provides nursing care, residential care, and respite care for more than 70 residents.
