Marham House care home hosts Alice in Wonderland-themed summer fair

Residents and colleagues at Marham House care home in Bury St Edmunds stepped through the looking glass as they celebrated the launch of a new community partnership, with a magical Alice in Wonderland-themed summer fair. 

The event, held in the care home’s gardens, brought the local community together with live music, vibrant stalls, exciting raffles, traditional games, and plenty of whimsical décor inspired by Lewis Carroll's beloved tale. Families, friends and neighbours joined residents for an afternoon filled with laughter and entertainment.

During the festivities, Marham House care home also announced the official launch of its partnership with Bury St Edmunds Rickshaw, a volunteer-run charity that provides specially adapted bikes to transport people around the community who need support, including residents from Marham House. The rickshaws also support wider community efforts by delivering food parcels and essentials to those who need them.

The partnership will provide Marham House residents with enhanced mobility options and greater opportunities to explore Bury St Edmunds, whilst also supporting the charity's vital work within the wider community.

The partnership with Bury St Edmunds Rickshaw represents just one of the many ways Marham House is working to ensure residents remain connected to the local area and the activities they enjoy. 

Martha Nhidza, Home Manager at Marham House care home, said:

The summer fair was an absolute joy to organise and be a part of, and the perfect way to mark the beginning of our partnership with Bury St Edmunds Rickshaw. Their volunteers do fantastic work - not only offering our residents the chance to get out and enjoy the local area in a fun and accessible way but also supporting people across the wider community.

Pam, a resident at Marham House care home, said:

The summer fair was magical, with everyone dressed up and the Alice in Wonderland decorations. There was such a lovely buzz, with families and the local community visiting, and the music playing in our gardens.

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