Residents at a Sanctuary Care home in Malvern have been scaling new heights, thanks to the kindness of two local organisations.
Twice a year, the Malvern Rotary Club and the Malvern Hills Access Partnership come together to offer a truly special experience, an off-road journey to the summit of the Malvern Hills, for individuals who would otherwise be unable to make the climb. This summer, Hastings Residential Care Home was delighted to be invited to take part in this heartwarming initiative.
Two residents from the not-for-profit care home, Edith Walker and Gloria Allen, were selected for the trip. Edith, who had a passion for long-distance running, and would run the length of the hills regularly, whilst Gloria spent years working at a café perched at the top of the hills. Their personal connections to the hills made them the perfect candidates for this nostalgic adventure.
The day began with a warm welcome at a local café, where Rotary Club members met the Hastings group and explained the off-road journey ahead. As the Land Rover ascended the hills, the pair saw breathtaking views of the countryside, stretching as far as the eye could see. At the top of the hills, more Rotary Club members greeted the group and pointed out key landmarks, enriching the experience with stories and local insights!
Edith was delighted, saying “I thought it was fantastic, and it brought back a lot of memories of my running days when I used to run the length of the Malvern Hills!”
Gloria’s fond memories of the café came flooding back, with her explaining: “I used to drive up the hills from the Wyche Cutting to deliver goods to the café that I used to work in and that once stood near the top of the Malvern Hills.”
The generosity of the Malvern Rotary Club and the Malvern Hills Access Partnership celebrates the power of local community. For Edith and Gloria, it wasn’t just a trip, it was a brilliant return to cherished memories.
For more about Hastings, which provides residential and dementia care, as well as respite care and short stays, visit Hastings: Malvern Worcestershire Care Home | Sanctuary Care
