03/05/2026
From intergenerational to international โ our journey of connection continues in the most beautiful way ๐โจ ๐๐ถ๐ธ
Back in January at the National Activity Providers Association conference in Liverpool, our activity team made a wonderful new friendship with a care home in Japan, bonding over the music of Czech composer Bedลich Smetana ๐ถ๐จ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฌ๐ง
When we returned home, we shared the experience with our residents, and in late February we sent a letter filled with photos and warm messages.
A few weeks ago, we received the most thoughtful reply โ a stunning origami cherry blossom paper set and a beautiful cherry blossom card ๐ธ๐ฎ
A true gift of culture, creativity, and kindness.
That afternoon, we all settled into our armchairs and โtravelledโ to Japan โ exploring traditions, learning about cherry blossom season, and of course, creating our reply together. A meaningful exchange of stories, memories, and friendship across continents ๐๐โจ
This is what community looks like โ not just across generations, but across the world.
A new friendship has begun, and we canโt wait to see where this cultural journey takes us next.
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