Residents receive a special visit from AFC Bournemouth skipper

CARE South’s Castle Dene care home in Bournemouth was delighted to open its home for special guest appearances from AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper and captain Norberto Murara Neto, known as Neto, and retired footballer Steve Fletcher thanks to the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust team.

Residents were delighted to welcome the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust team with its special guests back to their home, with everyone keen to put their footballing skills to the test.

Home manager Lana Wright said: “It’s always great to welcome the team from AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust to Castle Dene and this time with two very special guests.

“Residents thoroughly enjoyed the football games, especially with AFC Bournemouth captain Neto and Steve Fletcher joining in. The Trust visits the home regularly to deliver football sessions which help to keep residents in our care active and engaged, with input from the community.”

The day started with residents taking part in warm up exercises to prepare for some football fun. Neto and Steve joined in with the games and the Community Sports Trust team made sure everyone in the makeshift pitch was able to get involved, using specially designed, seated football games to bring out the competitive streak in all residents. There was a well-earned half time break with tea, coffee and conversation between residents, Neto, Steve and the Community Sports Trust team.

Prizes for the games that were played consisted of official AFC Bournemouth merchandise, including clocks and scarfs, and were handed out by Neto and Steve to the winning residents

The visit from the team was thanks to the ongoing partnership between AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust and Care South, which began in 2014. The partnership allows residents, home care clients and staff to get involved in a variety of activities, including meeting players, coffee mornings, walking football and visits to the Vitality Stadium.

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