It started with a simple idea, after a long day of care and support, why not step out into the evening sun and play a game of cricket? That’s exactly what happened this week when care teams from both Frome Nursing Home and Catherine House Care Home came together for their first ever cricket match, a friendly face-off against local team Frome Red Stars in the heart of Somerset.
Calling themselves The Care Home Cricketers, the team was made up of team members from both homes, many of whom had never played cricket before. The match took place at 6pm and was organised by Paul, maintenance team member at Catherine House. The Red Stars edged a win by just four runs, with four overs unplayed, but for everyone involved, the evening was less about winning and more about enjoying time together in a new setting.
Frome Nursing Home and Catherine House Care Home went head-to-head with the Frome Red Stars at Frome Cricket Club. A cracking afternoon of cricket, plenty of laughs, and a fair bit of friendly rivalry out in the Somerset sunshine.
The homes are just ten minutes apart, but this was the first time many of the team had spent time together outside of work. The match gave people a reason to try something new and enjoy a change of pace at the end of the day.
There were a few memorable moments. One team member joked, “We teased Apurva and Judy, they let the ball go right by them!”
Home Manager Sherin shared her thoughts, “I heard that the guys did very well. Amazing. We should do it again. Thank you Paul for organising this against all odds. I was banned from coming in case I ended up teasing from the gallery if they didn’t play well!”
At both Frome Nursing Home and Catherine House Care Home, there’s a focus on building strong, skilled teams, confident in their ability to support others and each other. Frome Nursing Home and Catherine House both offer residential, respite, dementia, complex and private care. Catherine House is a purpose-built home, while Frome Nursing Home offers a more traditional, homely setting. Both are guided by the ethos of continued living, making space for connection, activity and support.
Find out more about Catherine House Care Home www.catherinehousecarehome.com
Find out more about Frome Nursing Home www.fromecarevillage.com