Bromsgrove care home surprises resident with ballet show

When Thelma Parker, a resident at Care UK's Chandler Court in Bromsgrove, told her care team that her greatest wish was to see a ballet performance up close once again, they immediately started working to make her wish come true. 

With the spirit of Christmas still in the air, Ms Parker was delighted when Spirals Dance and Performance Academy visited the care home for a special show and performed three of her favourite ballet pieces. 

Ms Parker said: "The performers were so wonderful, they were so graceful with their movements. I really enjoyed it." 

Ms Parker's close friend and fellow ballet enthusiast, Dorothy Richardson, also joined her for the event as the dance group is linked to her niece, Justine, who helped organise the special event. 

The Chandler Court team brought the ballet to resident Thelma Parker (Image: Chandler Court/Care UK)

The visit was part of the home's 'Wishing Tree' initiative, which encourages residents to put wishes forward, allowing them to reconnect with a past hobby or try something completely new from flying a plane to enjoying a fish and chip dinner. 

Home manager at Chandler Court, Tina Lilly, said: "Christmas has certainly come early this year for Thelma. We all enjoyed a wonderful ballet performance from the Spirals Dance and Performance Academy and are thrilled we were able to make this special event happen for lifelong dance lover Thelma.

“Here at Chandler Court, we are passionate about helping residents’ dreams come true, whether that be welcoming furry friends into the home or a performance from young ballerinas.

"It was lovely to welcome all of these young dancers into the home, and seeing the smile on Thelma’s face made it all worth it – thank you again Spirals Dance and Performance Academy. It was a fantastic day that we will all remember for a long time.”

To find out more about Chandler Court call customer relation manager, Rebecca Pearce, on 01527 907 849 or visit www.careuk.com/chandler-court