RESIDENTS at a care home in West Kirby welcomed visitors from a local nursery.

Children from Small Steps Day Nursery on Park Road paid a visit to residents and staff at Riverside Care Home on Friday (February 10) as part of an ‘intergenerational partnership’.

The children came bearing flowers for all the residents as well as their favourite books to share and chat about.

Sarah Head, Assistant Manager at Small Steps Day Nursery said: “It is wonderful to be able to set this partnership up with Riversdale Care Home and it was clear how well the visit went, as the children chatted on the way back to the nursery and wanted to know when they were going to visit the lovely home again.

Wirral Globe: Residents Linda Watson and Irene DonnisonResidents Linda Watson and Irene Donnison (Image: Newsquest)

“This is the start of what we hope will become a wonderful partnership, enabling this group of children and future groups to have fun, learn about disabilities and the elderly while getting loads of attention from the residents, which they thrive under.”

Riversdale Care Home’s oldest resident, Carrie Williams, who will be 100 years old in March this year, was delighted to laugh and chat with the children. She described the visit as “wonderful” and that it brought “a tear to her eye.”

Wirral Globe: Carrie Williams with SophieCarrie Williams with Sophie (Image: Newsquest)

Amber Parkinson-Hill, Manager at Riversdale Care Home said: “We’re delighted to set up this new partnership with Small Steps Day Nursery. Intergenerational relationships are hugely beneficial for the children and the Residents.

Wirral Globe: Renee Glover and Sienna with Saoirse and SarahRenee Glover and Sienna with Saoirse and Sarah (Image: Newsquest)

“You couldn’t fail to see the joy on everyone’s face when the children arrived. We look forward to a long and equally rewarding relationship with the nursey. The residents are asking ‘when will the children be back,’ which is wonderful. We look forward to the nursery visiting every fortnight.”