Care home residents wish Scotland squad success

Some of our residents in Lanarkshire have shared good luck messages for the Scottish men’s national football team ahead of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship.

The heartfelt messages of support from football fans at Abercorn House come as the Scottish team prepare for the tournament’s opening match against host nation Germany tonight.

Irene Bolton, aged 71, who lives at the Lanarkshire home, used the pre-game anthem as a source of inspiration, stating: “All the best boys, let the flower of Scotland shine upon you!”

Meanwhile, “best of luck” was the simple motivational message shared by 95-year-old resident Catherine Meek.

The residents live at the not-for-profit Sanctuary Care home in Hamilton, which has provided nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care to the local community for over 15 years.

The activities team at Abercorn House Care Home is preparing a small party and cinematic showing in the residents’ lounge ahead of Scotland’s first match.

Von Ryan Ong, Activities Coordinator at Abercorn House Care Home said: “Many of our residents are lifelong football fans so it’s perhaps no surprise that Euro fever has well and truly taken over Abercorn House Care Home.

“As we grow older, our pastimes remain incredibly important and make our residents who they truly are. Ensuring that they can continue to experience the passions they enjoyed when they were younger by arranging special events and activities like this is just one example of how we enrich lives in our home.

“It’s been wonderful to see our residents getting into the spirit. Come on Scotland, do us proud!”

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