One unique pub in Bracknell has managed to continue serving pints despite England’s third lockdown.
The makeshift pub – known as The Heron – is set up in Care UK’s Bracknell care home, on Warfield Road.
Carers came up with a genius way to keep their residents entertained after they started to miss their local's atmosphere.
As current restrictions means residents aren't able to leave their homes, staff brought the pub to them with pretend bartenders, music and sports on the big screen to replicate the real atmosphere of a pub.
Current restrictions mean residents aren’t able to leave the home, so when they started missing their local’s atmosphere, team members at Bickerton House got busy bringing it to them.
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Peter Hale, a resident at Bickerton House, said: “I like the pub when everyone joins together for social events.
"It’s nicely furnished and caters to all our needs, and great for when there are sports on.”
The pub also includes a jukebox, dartboard and a vinyl dancefloor for residents to enjoy.
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Lifestyle coordinator Katie even hosts a pub quiz every Friday for the “punters”.
Erika Smith, Home Manager at Bickerton House, said: “We all miss going to the pub, and in these challenging times there’s nothing like catching up with an old friend over a drink or two. When residents told us they missed their local’s atmosphere, we thought we’d bring it to them instead.
“For many residents, the pub is associated with a lot of positive memories from their younger years, from their first ever drink, to countless hearty meals with family or friends and everything in between. The events we held at the Heron have been a highlight throughout lockdown and residents always leave with a smile on their face.
“It turns out we’re one of the only pubs in the UK to be unaffected by the restrictions, so we’re looking forward to our next pub night!”
The purpose-built care home has been designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence.
The home provides full-time residential, nursing and specialist dementia care, and incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities, including its own cinema, hair salon and café.
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