Care home residents take on Taverham pupils in sports day

Jo Herrieven, project worker at Friend in Deed, said it was great for both residents and children to be involved

Residents of care homes and a primary school have taken part in an intergenerational sports day for a "fun and active afternoon together".

Children from Ghost Hill Infant School in Taverham, Norfolk, joined residents of three different local care homes at a local venue.

Organisers Friend Indeed said it aimed to build friendships.

A spokesperson for the care homes said: "It builds on the strengths that different generations have to offer."

The school's year two sports leaders were both supporting and challenging the older people to some fun sporting events, such as the egg and spoon races.

Jo Herrieven, a project worker for the charity, said: "It's great for residents to meet others from care homes, but for the young people too.

"To lead a session like that, to have conversations with older people while thinking and considering their movements.

"There are more similarities than you would think between old and young people. Older people like to have fun, just like the rest of us."

Laura Ward, deputy manager of Redlands House care home in Norwich, said the residents were "so excited"

The event took place at the Bob Carter Centre, in Drayton.

'Challenging ageism'

Laura Ward, deputy manager of Redlands House care home in Norwich, said: "It is an opportunity for our residents to talk about their younger days, and evokes their lovely memories, like their own egg and spoon race."