Trinity Fold welcomes Alpacas

A Halifax care home has been putting a smile on residents’ faces by inviting alpacas to visit. 

Luke and King Kong did the rounds at Trinity Fold care home on Thursday 27 June, in what was the first visit by the alpacas since 2022. The occasion was made possible by family-run business AlTreka based in Baildon. 

Moving forward Trinity Fold care home on Blackwall is keen for the visits to become a recurring event on the calendar.

It wasn’t just the residents who got up close and personal with Luke and King Kong. Trinity Fold care colleagues in attendance also said hello, with the two alpacas clearly reveling in the attention they were receiving.  

Trinity Fold care home manager, Christine Tuck, added: 

The residents light up when the alpacas come into the home. The alpacas are so calm and gentle, and this makes the residents feel at ease. 

They’re great because not only do they go around the communal lounges, but they also visit one-to-one in the rooms, so nobody misses out.

Trinity Fold resident Carol Lord, 84, said:

I love them. They made me feel soothing, calm and happy.

Fellow resident Sheila Robinson, 84, added:

The alpacas made me feel happy and warm inside. I love it when they come

For further information on Trinity Fold care home, see here.