Dashwood Manor staff and residents enjoy football tournament

Care UK’s Dashwood Manor in Basingstoke joined forces with Parsons Grange in Shinfield and Bickerton House in Bracknell for a ‘Goal-den Moments’ event at Great Hollands recreational ground.

The tournament saw three five-a-side teams compete, with residents taking on roles as referees, coaches and cheerleaders.

Dashwood Manor staff and residents enjoyed a football tournament. (Image: Care UK)

Staff laced up their boots for a chance to lift the trophy.

Anna Maria Bieniek-Nawala, deputy manager at Dashwood Manor, said: "This tournament has been a fantastic way to bring people together and celebrate residents’ shared love of football.

"For many, the game holds a lifetime of memories, and seeing those come to life again through playing and cheering from the sidelines has been very special.

"We’re so grateful to Great Hollands recreational ground for helping to make it such a wonderful day for everyone involved."

Bickerton House took home the trophy in a closely contested afternoon, cheered on by supporters who enjoyed a picnic and refreshments.

The day formed part of Care UK’s ‘Goal-den Moments’ initiative, designed to unite generations and encourage residents to reminisce about football memories while creating new experiences.

Dashwood Manor offers residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care.