The landscaped gardens at Edwalton Manor Care Home came alive on Saturday 5th September as residents, families, colleagues, and friends from the wider Nottinghamshire neighbourhood gathered for Ed Fest, an afternoon organised to celebrate companionship, live local music, and community spirit.
Created by the team at Edwalton Manor, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes group, the garden festival opened the grounds to local neighbours, fostering the warm intergenerational connections that make life in the home so rewarding.
A Day of Shared Experiences in the Gardens
Residents were at the centre of the celebrations, enjoying the sunshine alongside their relatives and welcoming visitors into their home. The day offered a lively festival atmosphere designed so that guests of all ages and mobilities could join in comfortably.
Across the lawns, attendees enjoyed an afternoon of live musical performances from a varied programme of acts:
- Greythorne Band, performing crowd-pleasing numbers for guests seated throughout the gardens.
- Lady Rose, delivering memorable and uplifting vocal sets.
- The Terminal 5 Experience, keeping the tempo energetic throughout the afternoon.
- Charlie, an inspiring 15-year-old local performer whose talent charmed the entire audience.
Alongside the live stage, guests enjoyed inclusive catering, browse-worthy stalls featuring handmade jewellery and traditional sweets, and family activities including bubble displays and temporary tattoo stands. Sports partnerships added friendly competition to the afternoon, with putting challenges arranged by Edwalton Golf and junior cricket activities led by Little Wickets, complemented by valued support from the local Rotary Club.
In Their Own Words: Resident Reflections
The greatest reward of the day came from the joy expressed by the people who live at Edwalton Manor.
"Immensely! All of us that were dancing around said that we wished we could do this more often! Maybe we can organise another event like this in October? Perhaps a Halloween one?"
Sylvia, Resident at Edwalton Manor
For fellow resident Pamela (Pam), the delight came from the children and visiting families who filled the lawns:
"The children! I remember when I was a kid myself. I wished I could dance like them at that age. Dancing is one thing that I love with all my heart!"
Pamela (Pam), Resident at Edwalton Manor
Supporting Worthy Causes: £390.50 Raised for Charity
Alongside celebrating community friendships, Ed Fest delivered meaningful philanthropic support. Generous contributions from guests, stall purchases, and game entries raised a total of £390.50 for charity. The residents and team at Edwalton Manor extend their warmest appreciation to all who contributed.
Life and Care at Edwalton Manor
Edwalton Manor provides bespoke residential, 24-hour nursing, dementia care, and short-term respite breaks in a warm, luxurious setting in Nottinghamshire. Centred on Hamberley Care Homes' award-winning Homemakers philosophy, our home prioritises personal choice, wellbeing, and engaging community events that ensure residents remain connected to the neighbourhood they love.
