Photo caption: Christina Brain, and Johanne Tustin, Activities Co-ordinators, with Betty Smith, resident at Henry Cornish, enjoying a fun hula-hoop session. Hula hoop exercises bring many benefits including boosting cardiovascular fitness, improving balance and inspiring smiles and laughter. 

Henry Cornish Care Centre in Chipping Norton is running a Taster Week for over 65-year-olds, to celebrate the launch of its Day Centre. Local residents can try the service for free during the Taster Week 21 – 25 October, or book paid places at the Day Centre. 

Henry Cornish Day Centre will run every weekday, 10am – 4pm. Everyone who attends will be able to enjoy a full day of activities and entertainment as well as a hot lunch and refreshments. 

Regular attendees will make friends and enjoy being part of a safe and sociable space. The Day Centre helps to tackle loneliness and offers a chance for family carers to have some free time while their loved one is looked after by professional care teams.

During the Taster Week newcomers can try out the Day Centre free of charge (usual price £40 per day, sometimes subsidised by the Local Authority), subject to a short care assessment. The Day Centre will run activities every morning and afternoon, such as quizzes, game challenges, baking and bingo. 

During the Taster Week, activities will include chair yoga on Tuesday, Singalong with John on Wednesday, animal therapy and Men’s Club on Thursday.

Laura Beadle, Home Manager, said: “We encourage local over 65-year-old residents to come and try out the service with a complimentary place during our Taster Week, 21 – 25 October.

“The Day Centre offers care and companionship in a safe environment. It offers opportunities for older people to come together and make friends, try new activities and make memories.”

To find out more, or book a free place during the Taster Week, contact Henry Cornish Care Centre on 01608 239 899, or email HenryCornishDayCentre@osjct.co.uk.