05-05-2025
'Whale of a time' on special canal day out
RESIDENTS of a Ross-on-Wye care home enjoyed a canal cruise.
The Ross Court residents sailed from Frampton-on-Severn on the Spirit of Freedom, along the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal.
They stopped at a scenic picnic spot in Purton, where they enjoyed a meal prepared by the home's hospitality team.
Agda-Claudia Vasilateanu, general manager of Ross Court, said: "Our residents had a whale of a time on the canal cruise.
"Adventures that take place outside of the home are a regular event for the residents, and we always ask for ideas on where they would best like to go.
"The day was a lot of fun, residents were able to enjoy a beautiful day on the canal which was quite therapeutic, thankfully the weather held out."
Ross Court Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's largest care providers. It provides residential care for 37 residents, from respite care to long-term stays.
