Get on board! Tamworth care home residents challenge local community to games night showdown

With autumn in full swing, a care home in Tamworth is inviting the local community to come together for a morning of fun, games, and friendly competition to celebrate the simple joys of traditional games.

On Wednesday 14th October from 10.30am-12pm, Care UK’s Arkall Manor, on Ashby Road, will open its doors to families, friends and neighbours for its board game café to reignite the magic of games nights this autumn.

Throughout the event, those attending can take part in a host of games, including Jenga, Connect 4, Dominoes and Race to Base.

To keep energy levels high, residents and guests will be able to enjoy fresh cake, tea and coffee, specially prepared by the home’s head chef.

The event is part of Care UK’s ‘Bored Games’ initiative – a nationwide campaign intended to revive the magic of family and community games nights. At a time when social media and online gaming have transformed how people spend their leisure time, the initiative is celebrating the simple joys of spending time together playing traditional board games and the memories they can create.

From community events to intergenerational activities, care homes across the UK will celebrate togetherness and reconnect residents with traditional games that shaped their younger years.

Lindsay Barclay, Lifestyle Lead at Arkall Manor, said:

“We are delighted to be inviting the local community to join us for our gaming event and share in an afternoon of fun, laughter and friendly competition.  

“Here at Arkall Manor, we’re proud to be part of the Tamworth community, and events like this are a fantastic way of bringing people together of all ages. Traditional board games have a wonderful way of sparking conversations and bringing back treasured memories, and we’re looking forward to seeing residents share stories from games nights they enjoyed when they were younger.

“Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or simply looking for a fun morning out, we’d love for as many people to join us as possible. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors and see who will come out on top!”

To find out more about Bored Games, please visit: careuk.com/bored-gamesArkall Manor is a state-of-the-art care home that provides residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, the care home also offers its very own café, cinema room and hair salon as well as plenty of space for relaxation and recreation.

For more information on Arkall Manor and to book your place at the event, please call 01827 438 225, email reception@arkallmanorcarehome.co.uk or visit careuk.com/arkall-manor

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