Residents of The Belmont, part of Sanders Senior Living group, joyously participated in the Age UK Dance-a-thon charity event.

The dance-a-thon took place at the Worcester County Cricket Club on August 1, uniting local community members for a fun-filled day of dancing, socialising, and supporting a noble aim of raising funds for dementia care.

The scenic Worcester Cathedral further beautified the backdrop of the event.

Joined by the home manager Stephanie Howard and wellbeing lead Mark, five residents from The Belmont represented at the gathering.

Embracing the joy of dance, the participants engaged with the wider community in a lively, supportive environment.

Besides the dance-a-thon itself, the event also represented a celebration of community spirit, inclusivity, and the beauty of movement.

Stephanie Howard, home manager at The Belmont, shared her thoughts on the event: "All the residents returned to The Belmont very happy, and the feedback was outstanding. They all said they had enjoyed themselves and that they look forward to the next event. These events are brilliant for interaction within the community for our residents, and they get a lot of enjoyment and fulfilment from attending. We look forward to offering our residents more opportunities like this in the future."

Mark Owen, wellbeing lead at The Belmont, said: "It was a wonderful morning out at the Age UK Dance-a-thon event. Our residents really enjoyed it, especially seeing the different styles of dancing and giving them a go themselves, all while having the beautiful backdrop of Worcester Cathedral."

Ann, one of the residents who attended, reflected on her experience: "It was such a fun day out! It was great to get out in the community, meet new people, and see new faces. I thoroughly enjoyed it and had a lot of fun."