Heather View Residents Take Part In "Time To Talk Day"

Care home residents in Crowborough enjoyed a morning of deep conversation as they welcomed local school pupils to the care home.

Heather View, located on Beacon Road in Crowborough played host to pupils from years seven to ten from The Beacon Academy to join residents for the special gathering, which saw the two generations coming together to share their problems and learn from one another’s life experiences.

Time to Talk Day is an annual national awareness day that happens on the first Thursday of February and was created by mental health charity Mind. It's goal is to encourage people of all ages to discuss more openly about their mental health and worries.

During their time together, residents and the school children engaged in meaningful conversations and enjoyed activities including card games and reading poetry.

Sadie Hudson, Home Manager at Heather View, added: “It was wonderful to see everyone reading poetry, playing cards and sharing stories and jokes together.