Aloha - Mayor joins Burnley care home for tropical festival

Residents, families and members of the local community came together at Care UK’s Rossendale House, on Rossendale Avenue, to celebrate the home’s Hawaiian festival.

On the day, the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley, Saeed Chaudhary and Naseem Akhtar, met residents and enjoyed the celebrations while local singer ADI provided live music, performing tropical-inspired tunes that kept spirits lifted and the dance floor busy.

The home’s tiki bar served up refreshing cocktails and mocktails, while the head chef delighted guests with a special summer barbecue.

During their visit, the Mayor and Mayoress also enjoyed a tour of Rossendale House, taking the opportunity to look around and learn all about life at the home.

Resident Eileen Cole said: “I had such a lovely day and really enjoyed all the music and the Hawaiian celebrations. Meeting the Mayor and Mayoress was very special – they were both so friendly and took the time to chat with us. It was a really happy day and one I’ll remember.”

Sarah Salvin, Home Manager at Rossendale House, said: “It was wonderful to come together and bring a summer of memories to a close with a Hawaiian-themed festival, The atmosphere was full of laughter and it was a fantastic opportunity to show the community what life at Rossendale House is all about.

“We want to thank the mayor and mayoress for joining us on the day, and everyone who helped us host a wonderful day full of joy and fun.”

Rossendale House is a state-of-the-art care home that provides residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilling lives, the care home also offers its very own café, cinema room and hair salon as well as plenty of space for relaxation and recreation.

For more information about Rossendale House, please call 01282 380 118, email [email protected] or visit careuk.com/rossendale-house