Care UK launches Shrewsbury home with community event

Care UK marked the launch of its newest care home with community activities, a charitable donation and a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Oxbow Manor’s first resident Sheila Moffat cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Shrewsbury home, along with town mayor, councillor Elisabeth Roberts, and Shrewsbury rotarian Margaret Thrower.

The event included entertainment from an acoustic duo, chocolate decorating using homemade chocolates prepared by the home’s head chef, flower arranging demonstrations, and arts and crafts sessions. There was also the opportunity to pet alpacas from Admirals View Alpacas in the home’s garden.

The opening ceremony included a £500 donation to the Shrewsbury Town Foundation, a charity which encourages locals to stay active through inclusive activities, including dementia-friendly football matches. Guests included Shrewsbury Town Football Club players Kade Craig and Josh Barlow.

Lindsey Quegan, home manager at Oxbow Manor, said: “Our neighbours have been so warm and welcoming, and we loved meeting so many local people during the event; we feel like we are already part of the community.”