Lanarkshire hotel gifts care home afternoon tea to residents

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A Lanarkshire hotel gifted a care home with an afternoon tea for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Residents from Flemington Care Home in Cambuslang were treated to a very special afternoon tea.Staff from the Alona Hotel in Motherwell donated the 87 residents of the home with boxes of sandwiches, cakes, fudge and a box of party-themed items such as flags and buntings to get them into the spirit.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android General Manager, Nadine Jebali of the Alona, told Lanarkshire Live : “We’re all aware of how tough it has been for care home residents over the last few years, and we were really keen to show our support and demonstrate that people really do care by providing a celebratory afternoon tea. “I’m a great supporter and volunteer for the charity, Re-engage."It provides social connection events for the older community and I’ve experienced first-hand the pleasure and positive impact tea parties can have.“Our chefs really enjoyed preparing the feast which was greatly welcomed by residents and staff."There was a terrific atmosphere, and we had a great time chatting to the residents.”Mark Cumming from Flemington Care Home added: “For the residents of Flemington, along with other homes, the past two years have been exceptionally difficult with activities curtailed and normal