RESIDENTS at a Somerset care home enjoyed a taste of the seaside when an ice cream van came to visit during Easter.
Ilminster ice cream van operator Daren Harley visited Camelot House & Lodge in Wellington to give staff and residents to a sweet treat.
The tour was the brainchild of Richard Dempslake, activities co-ordinator for Camelot House & Lodge. He arranged for Darren to visit the home during Easter weekend.
“Our residents were so excited to hear the music that meant the van was coming,” said Richard.
“And their faces when it pulled up outside were a picture.
“They crowded over to the lounge windows so they could see the ice cream concoctions being put together, and were absolutely delighted with Darren’s delicious freshly-made ice cream.
“They especially loved being able to choose their own toppings.
“Every single resident received an ice cream of their choice, which was a big task but it worth it for all the smiles.”
After he visited the care home in Wellington, Mr Dempslake suggested to Mr Harley he should visit other Camelot Care Homes in Somerset and Devon.
Mr Harley agreed and his next visit was to Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth on April 12. He will also be visiting Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater this May.
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