Care UK’s Chocolate Works in York is inviting local families to a day of food and festivities as part of an initiative designed to bring residents and neighbours together.
Event details and purpose
The event, billed as “A Taste of Home”, takes place on Thursday 6 August, commencing at 10am at the Chocolate Works care home in York. It aims to highlight Britain’s food traditions while providing an opportunity for residents to meet people from the wider community.
| What | A Taste of Home – community food festival |
|---|---|
| Where | C Chocolate Works care home, York (Care UK) |
| When | 6 August, from 10am |
Residents, families and younger generations
Organisers say the festival will celebrate the nation’s varied food culture and encourage interaction across generations. Activities will include residents sharing their favourite recipes and food traditions with visitors, creating opportunities for conversation and social connection.
"We’re delighted to be welcoming the local community to our very own food festival. We are part of a strong community here in York, and days like this are a wonderful way of bringing people together to celebrate our shared love of food, while giving residents the opportunity to share their favourite recipes and traditions with younger generations. The day not only promises a lot of laughter, but it is also an excellent way for residents to meet and mingle with lots of new faces."
The remark above was made by Ella Bond, deputy home manager at The Chocolate Works, underscoring the event’s emphasis on social engagement and community ties.
Practical information
Further information about the initiative is available through Care UK’s event pages. The organisers encourage members of the public who are interested in attending to consult the Care UK website for any updates and guidance on accessibility or participation:
- Visit: careuk.com/a-taste-of-home for details.
- Attendance is open to families and local community members.
- The focus is on celebrating food traditions and enabling residents to interact with visitors.
The Chocolate Works is part of a network of Care UK homes that have taken part in community-oriented activities. This event is presented as an opportunity to strengthen neighbourhood connections in York while providing a platform for residents to celebrate personal and cultural recipes with visitors.
Readers planning to attend should check the Care UK link above for any last-minute changes.
