{"id":388410,"date":"2025-09-01T03:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/388410\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T03:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:08:10","slug":"shirley-care-home-boosts-funds-for-age-uk-solihull-at-summer-fair-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/388410\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirley care home boosts funds for Age UK Solihull at summer fair"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n\t\t\tCARE HOME residents were joined by staff, family and the community to raise funds for charity.<\/p>\n

Fountains Care Home in Shirley raised \u00a3217 at a Summer Fair which was held in aid of Age UK Solihull.\n<\/p>\n

Working closely with residents, Activities Coordinator Louise Crooks organised an afternoon packed with activities, stalls, and entertainment.<\/p>\n

The fair featured the home\u2019s very own Fountains Tombola and raffles, alongside community stalls run by Age UK Solihull and St Patrick\u2019s Church, Earlswood.<\/p>\n

Solihull singer Jenny Andrews entertained guests as they nibbled on homemade treats, including fruit kebabs, macaroons, and pizzas.<\/p>\n

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Resident Doreen said: \u201cWhat a fantastic turn out, lovely to see everyone having so much fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rebecca, an Age UK representative visited the home to collect the \u00a3217 donations which had been raised on the day.<\/p>\n

The donation will go directly towards supporting the charity vital work with older people in the community.<\/p>\n

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