Mulberry House Residential Home welcomed an exciting guest last Friday, the Fairy Cod Mother, the local fish & chip van. Bringing the van to the home was a genius idea thought up by the Wellbeing & Activities Team to enable all residents to enjoy this age-old English tradition of ‘Fish & Chip Fridays’. On this day, residents of Mulberry House ordered and collected their Fish and Chips from the Fairy Cod Mother’s van, which was generously served by Charlotte Connabeer, the van owner. The residents were also supported by Mulberry House staff Nicola Kemble, Wellbeing & Activities Co-Ordinator, and Katie Stevenson, Chef Manager. Everyone involved enjoyed discussing memories from days gone by regarding Fish and Chip Van suppers.
“It was a lovely afternoon, watching the residents order their own fish and chips,” said Helen Hulme, Manager of Mulberry House, “it was so nice to hear all the memories, laughter and conversation generated on a beautiful sunny afternoon about days gone by. We have taken some lovely photos to save as memories for our residents to cherish.”
One resident, AM, praised the quality of the food, “The Fish is top notch, and the batter absolutely first class. I do hope they visit us again. I am very happy at Mulberry House, and events like this are why I really enjoy living here.”
Staff member AB described the event as “lovely”. “I have never worked in a care home where this has ever happened and to see the residents’ faces, and all the smiles, chatting and laughter – it was just lovely.”
The day marked a memorable experience for all, and was a great success, as noted by Mulberry House. “We are thrilled to have been able to offer our residents the opportunity to enjoy Fish and Chips from a traditional van,” explained Nicola. “Seeing the residents enjoying their meal and having a great time truly shows what makes our community a special place to live,” added Katie Stevenson, Chef Manager.
Mulberry House residents are looking forward to the next visit from the Fairy Cod Mother and welcoming more food vans in the future, joining in with more community experiences at the home.
Mulberry House Residential Home provides a high-quality care service for those who require it the most. Our committed team provides a safe and supportive environment for our residents, ensuring they have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. For more information, please contact mulberryhouse@bucklandcare.co.uk or 01626 833246
