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Care group's projects shortlisted for Bradford Cares Excellence Award

Spellman Care Homes at the awards.

Two projects run by local care group Spellman Care have been named finalists in the Bradford Cares Excellence Awards.

The group’s ‘Adopt a Grandfriend’ scheme and the community-focused Airedale Seniors Collective have both been shortlisted in the Wellbeing and Activities Initiative of the Year category.

The ‘Adopt a Grandfriend’ scheme operates within Spellman Care’s residential and nursing homes, connecting residents with local community volunteers to help build intergenerational friendships and tackle social isolation.

The Airedale Seniors Collective is a separate community initiative, supporting local seniors and carers through social gatherings and activities across the Airedale Valley.

Peter Chadwick, representing Spellman Care and the Airedale Seniors Collective, said:

“Our residents and local community members are always at the heart of everything we do, so having both of these initiatives shortlisted side-by-side is a huge honour.

“Whether it is connecting our residents with local children through ‘Adopt a Grandfriend’, or supporting elderly individuals across the Airedale Valley through the Collective, we are incredibly proud of the difference these projects continue to make.”

The recognition comes ahead of the Airedale Seniors Collective’s second community event at Silsden Methodist Church on Tuesday 15 September, from 2pm to 4pm.

The free ‘Skills Share’ afternoon will give local seniors, carers and community members the chance to share skills or learn something new.

Activities will include knitting, painting, practical technology tips, languages and traditional crafts, with complimentary refreshments available.

The event follows the inaugural gathering, with the format shaped by feedback from those who attended.

The Bradford Cares Excellence Awards winners will be announced at a gala evening at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford on 5th November.

Spellman Care is a family-run group of residential and nursing homes which has operated in the local area for more than 35 years.

Its homes include Craven Nursing Home, Ghyll Royd Care Home, Springbank Care Home and Steeton Court Nursing Home.

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