Residents in brighterkind homes are having their wishes turned into a reality through a wishing well scheme that has been introduced in all 70 of its homes. 

Norman Bannister, 92, who is a resident at The Grange Care Home, is a loyal fan of Burnley Football Club. As a result of the scheme Norman was treated to a VIP day, together with his grandson, at Burnley - including a tour of the grounds and behind the scenes. Norman said: “It was one of the best days of my life and Burnley beat Bristol City 4-0."

Annie McNeil, a resident at Avery Lodge, was keen to continue Scottish dancing, as she used to when she was younger, so the activities team arranged for members of a local Scottish dancing club to come in to the home. Anne performed her favourite dance for other residents and now two ladies from the club visit the home every other week to sing, enabling Annie to dance to her heart’s content.

Nancy Wiltshire, a resident at Brampton View, was able to share her love of poetry with her fellow residents thanks to the initiative. Care home staff arranged for Nancy to read poems at special events, including the Armistice Day wreath laying ceremony and a Christmas Eve party. Now she meets regularly with a group of other residents who share her love of poetry.