Sporting skills from different generations were put to the test as youthful exuberance was pitted against long-held nous at a city school.
It was the grounds of Norwich School which provided the setting for the epic battle of youth and experience.
The school saw more than 30 care home residents from all over the county arrive with the intention of teaching their young opponents some lessons during an intergenerational sports day.
With the most senior of the competitors set to turn 100 next week and the youngest being just a couple of months old, one of the residents said: “I haven’t been in a school for more than 80 years, let alone take part in a sports day.”
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Another resident was thrilled to win the relay race by being pushed in her wheelchair.
The school and charity Friend in Deed have worked together on two other sports days and this year's event saw attendees work in teams to compete in classic games including the egg and spoon race and bean bag toss.
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Kelly Lindsay, who runs the charity, said: “It was an absolute joy to watch older and younger people taking part in sporting events together while creating memories to treasure.”
Kelly wanted to start the charity to help older people know they are still a valued part of the community, but she also knew these experiences would be important for children.
She said: “When they are around older people who may be frail and slower, children really become self-aware and amend how they interact.”
And the feedback the charity has received from older people has been second to none, including people who don’t usually leave their room.
Kelly continued: “Without purpose, people age and they get lonely – but having a little visitor that wants to speak to them and learn from them gives them that purpose.”
Friend in Deed is looking for more families who are interested in visiting and making friends in a care home and can be contacted by their Facebook page.
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