Residents at Guild Care’s warm & welcoming Caer Gwent care home in Worthing took a virtual trip to France, as part of a special afternoon of 'armchair travel' led by Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Sammy Paynter, who was also celebrating nine years of arranging enjoyable events at the residential care home.

The popular armchair travel session ‘transported’ residents to France through a mix of interesting and engaging activities. French café music set the scene while Sammy shared interesting facts about the country. Residents then reminisced about their own holidays to France, and together they explored eight of the top destinations, with Paris, unsurprisingly, taking the number one spot.

Adding to the experience, the group practised a little French, with two residents impressing everyone with their language skills. The afternoon was topped off with a tasting of madeleines, delicious little French cakes, which were enjoyed by everyone - along with a slightly more English cup of tea!

At the end of the session, resident Heather took a moment to thank Sammy for the effort that goes into organising such events. Heather said, “Ladies, I am sure you will all join me in thanking Sammy for a wonderful, fun afternoon and for all the hard work that Sammy puts in to give us an afternoon like today,” she said.

Her words were met with applause, and in response, Sammy shared how much joy these activities bring to her as well. Sammy said, “It is always so wonderful to see you all enjoying yourselves. This has never really been a job to me - it is like being with my friends and family!”

Looking ahead, this month’s armchair travel session at Caer Gwent will whisk residents to Ireland in celebration of St Patrick’s Day.

For more information about the variety of activities held each day at Caer Gwent, contact their friendly customer relationship team on 01903 327 327 or visit Guild Care – Caer Gwent