Larchwood Care

A Glasgow care home has made a footballing dream come true for two of their residents.

Gordon Millerwas over the moon to win a raffle, where a tour of Glasgow Ranger’s football club was the prize as he has been an avid fan since he was a boy.

The 72-year-old grandad chose friend and fellow resident and Rangers’ fan Ken Mathiesonto accompany him for the grand day out.

The tour brought many memories back for the former whiskey factory warehouseman, whose favourite players from over the years include Davie Cooper, and Ali McCoist and he was friends with Bobby Russell.

Gordon, a widower, who has a son and a daughter, and one granddaughter and four grandsons, said: “It was a fantastic day out. I love going to Ibrox and getting a behind the scenes tour at my favourite football club was something I shall treasure.”

Eastwood Court’s activity co-ordinators Lesley Brownand Catherine McAllister got in touch with the club about the home holding an afternoon tea with a raffle to raise funds for the residents and were delighted when it donated stadium tour tickets.

Michelle Beltran, Eastwood Court home manager, said: “Lesley and Catherine do a great job coming up with activities and ideas that tie in with our residents’ interests and hobbies.

“Several of our residents are sports fans and it was lovely to see a prize that resonated so much with Gordon and his pal Ken. They both had a grand day out thanks to the generosity of Glasgow Rangers.”

Eastwood Court, based in Eastwoodmains Road, Giffnock, is a purpose-built residential nursing home that can cater for up to 61 residents.

ENDS

NEWS RELEASE: ISSUED ON BEHALF OF LARCHWOOD CARE

CONTACT: Joss Havakin on 01325 363436

Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

https://www.larchwoodcare.co.uk/