Residents at Leatherland Lodge care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a heartwarming day of stories, laughter and shared experiences when local nursery and junior school children visited the home to celebrate World Book Day.
Throughout the day, the young visitors spent time with residents reading books, colouring and completing puzzles inspired by popular book characters. The activities encouraged conversation, creativity and meaningful interaction between the children and residents.
The celebration concluded with a delightful Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, inspired by the much-loved story Alice in Wonderland, bringing the characters and imagination of the book to life for everyone involved.
Jeanette, Lifestyle Coordinator at Leatherland Lodge, said:
“Had a fabulous time and it was great seeing the young and old coming together and sharing stories and smiles.”
The idea for the event came after residents recently watched Alice in Wonderland together and became deeply engaged with the story and its characters. As they continued to talk about the book throughout the day, staff were inspired to create a themed activity that would bring the story to life.
The room was filled with conversation and laughter as residents chatted with the children, shared stories and reminisced about their own families. Many residents spoke fondly about their own children while spending time with the young visitors.
One of the highlights of the day was watching the genuine connection form between generations, as residents showed a real interest in what the children were doing and the children eagerly engaged with their older companions.
Events like these are an important part of life at Leatherland Lodge, helping to build meaningful relationships between generations, encourage social interaction and give residents the opportunity to share their wisdom and experiences with younger members of the community.
