Residents at Kingfisher Court care home in Sutton are welcoming a parent and baby group as part of a commitment to reuniting the generations.

Artventurers visit Kingfisher Court on Fridays for singing and messy play session with up to 20 children and parents involved.

Kingfisher Court lifestyle manager Neelie Marsh had the idea of inviting a playgroup after discovering the benefits of budding relationships between the generations.

“We are bringing a varied range of activities to Kingfisher Court and I am always on the lookout for something new for our residents,” she said.

“I have heard a lot recently about how interactions between children and the elderly can be beneficial so I knew it was something we had to do at Kingfisher Court.

Our residents had a fun morning (after the first session) and enjoyed meeting all the Artventurers.”

The youngsters have a sing-a-long with the residents in the lounge area before moving to the English Tea Room for messy play.

Kingfisher Court resident Peggy Clark, who has lived at the home for six months, enjoyed singing with the group and her family are delighted with the new activity at the home.

Jill and Kenny Wagstaff said, “It’s wonderful to know that mum got so much enjoyment out of the session.

“She has always loved children and being with them, so she will be looking forward to seeing them all again next time.”

Kingfisher Court is a purpose-built care home with 66 en-suite bedrooms run by Oakdale Care Group – a small, privately-owned company.

Pictured is Kingfisher Court resident Peggy with Artventurers’ mum Hayley and her daughter, Indiana.