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Date: 24^thOctober 2017 

SARH says ‘Nice to see you' at wellbeing events

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"Didn't they do well!" was the sentiment following a series of special events in Stafford to celebrate National Older People's Day.

A week of activities organised by Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) were based on a theme of ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing', and concluded with a competition based on a classic TV game show.

Hosted by the late, great Bruce Forsyth, the Generation Game is fondly remembered by millions of Britons and a competition based on its conveyor belt challenge proved a great way for SARH customers at Jubilee Court to test their memory skills.

Elaine Tomlinson, Extra Care Manager at the SARHomes Independent Living Scheme, explained:"Every year we invite our customers to join us in celebrating Older People's Day and this year we wanted to expand the campaign by encouraging people to connect with each other, keep learning, stay active and to take notice of the world around them.

"Events were held at schemes across the area and concluded with the event at Jubilee Court, which included a delicious lunch, quizzes, and our version of the famous Generation Game conveyor belt - complete with a cuddly toy!"

The ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing' campaign, has helped Independent Living customers to join in the activities designed to help people enjoy healthier lifestyles, start exercising more or to take up a new hobby.

Karen Armitage, SARH Chief Executive, added:"Older people make a fantastic contribution to our community, and events like this give us the chance to celebrate all they have achieved whilst providing a boost for their health and wellbeing."

Caption: SARH Customers celebrate Older People's Day at Jubilee Court Extra Care scheme with Elaine Tomlinson, SARH Extra Care Manager and Norma Walton, SARH Independent Living Co-ordinator.

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About Stafford and Rural Homes

Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is the largest social landlord in Stafford with around 6,000 homes across Stafford, Stone and the rural villages across the Borough. Established in 2006 to own and manage the former Stafford Borough Council housing stock, SARH set up a trading subsidiary company Housing Worx, to deliver planned maintenance works to its properties and fulfil commercial contracts in 2012. SARH also offers 18 Independent Living schemes for people aged over 55 and an award winning Telecare home safety and personal security system for the elderly and vulnerable. SARH has invested more than £100 million on improvement and regeneration programmes and building over 500 high quality new homes for rent and shared ownership which have benefited SARH customers by improving neighbourhoods and creating job opportunities for local people. The housing association works in partnership with local authorities, health trusts, statutory bodies and a range of voluntary organisations to create safe, sustainable communities where residents can ‘Live, Work and Grow'.

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Media contact:

Martin Farrow

CHANGEWORKS Communications
t:  + 44 (0) 1785 247588

m: +44 (0)7771 970025

e: mfarrow@changeworkscom.co.uk

Stafford and Rural Homes contact:

Mara Hargreaves
Marketing Manager

t:01785 216793 (Direct) 

m:07800 619 863 (Mobile)  

e:mara.hargreaves@sarh.co.uk