A WORCESTER care home has made the most of the darker nights and dipping temperatures by hosting a cosy ‘Hygge’ night for a Scout group.

Care UK’s Perry Manor, in Charles Hastings Way, welcomed girls and boys from 20th Worcester Scouts for an evening and also helped one Scout in particular secure his Digital Citizen Badge.

The Scouts served hot chocolate with biscuits, popcorn and chocolates to the residents during the hygge night. During this session some of the residents particularly enjoyed reminiscing about their time in Scouts in their younger years.

Katherine Matthews, home manager at Perry Manor, said: “This is the first time we have run an evening event in the home, which was built around the Danish wellbeing concept of Hygge. We all donned our PJs and enjoyed a cosy film screening in our cinema, complete with a campfire sing-along. As always it was a delight to welcome the Scouts in to our home.

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“This kind of activity delivers powerful benefits for all – both young and older people really profit from the social interaction, boosting the children’s confidence and communication skills in particular.”

Scout, Harry Larner, aged 11, said: “I love going to visit the residents at Perry Manor, they are always so friendly and welcoming. I really enjoy listening to their stories about when they were my age, and in the Scouts or Girl Guides. Our hygge night was the perfect time for the first screening of the short film I’ve created about the 20th Worcester Scout Group, as part of my Digital Citizen badge. The residents loved it and complimented me on my skills. I am really proud to be a Scout and the strong relationship we have built with residents at Perry Manor."

Resident, Joan Preedy 94, added: “It was a wonderful evening filled with smiles and laughter throughout the generations. We’re looking forward to seeing the Scouts group again very soon.”