Northamptonshire care home opens in-house pub for residents to enjoy a pint
A Northamptonshire care home has opened its very own in-house pub, giving residents the chance to enjoy a pint, tuck into bar snacks and socialise.
Part of Wellbeing Care, Meadow View care home in High Street, Irchester, officially unveiled the Cottage Pub earlier this month with a special launch event attended by residents and their families.
Designed to recreate the warmth and familiarity of a traditional local, the cosy new space offers residents a relaxed setting where they can enjoy a drink, play cards and spend quality time together.
Catherine Abela, a 72-year-old resident at Meadow View, said: “The Cottage Pub is a lovely addition to our home, and I enjoy spending time there.
“It’s nice to have a space where I can enjoy a drink and relax – it reminds me of my younger years when I would frequent the local pub with my friends.”
The pub opens every Thursday afternoon and is already proving to be very popular with residents being able to socialise and maintain the routines and experiences they have always enjoyed – playing cards, chatting and having a tipple.
Joy Henshaw, regional director at Wellbeing Care, said: “We’re delighted to have opened the doors to our new pub, where residents can spend time with their loved ones or simply pop down for a pint with their neighbours. It’s a real community space and we hope our residents and visitors will enjoy it for years to come. It opens every Thursday at 3pm, and is already proving to be a big success.”
The Cottage Pub forms part of Meadow View’s wider commitment to creating ‘meaningful spaces’ that support residents’ wellbeing, independence and sense of community.