CARE home residents were delighted with a virtual tour of an iconic World Heritage Site.
Staff and residents from Trinity Manor care home in Sherborne were treated to a talk and virtual tour of the gardens at Blenheim Palace, a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Having previously enjoyed a virtual talk by tour guide Antonia Keaney, the palace's social historian and author, the residents were pleased to learn more about the ground and gardens of Blenheim Palace, which is the only non-royal country house in England to hold the title of palace.
Antonia said: "I'm proud to say we have broadcast a total of seven live streamed events for Barchester residents and it has been wonderful that so many people have been able to join our talks.
"Blenheim Palace has such a fantastic history, we have thoroughly enjoyed being able to share some of its amazing stories with all the residents and patients through our series of tours and talks."
The UNESCO World Heritage Site has been offering virtual tours and talks throughout the pandemic, and has been utilised by Trinity Manor care home, owned by Barchester, to bring some entertainment to residents.
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Lucy Tomlinson, resident experience manager for Barchester Healthcare, said: "We have been using technology to keep residents connected with their loved ones as well as offer virtual events and activities throughout the pandemic.
"We are excited to work with our wonderful partners like Blenheim Palace to bring a wide range of fascinating experiences into our homes for all to enjoy.
"Our varies life enrichment programme keeps residents active and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities."
General manager Sohail Daniel added: "Our residents have learned so much and they have loved being taken back in time to experience all kinds of wonderful moments.
"It has been absolutely brilliant to find out so much about so many different places and historic events through the live streaming events on offer."
For more information on Trinity Manor, visit the Barchester website.
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