Ferndown, Health & Lifestyle, Sport | Posted on July 28th, 2025 | return to news

Ferndown care home residents watch England roar to victory

Kings Park Care Home residents were excited to watch the victory of the Lionesses against Spain yesterday evening.

Residents and staff of Kings Park care home in Ferndown joined the nation in celebrating the Lionesses’ victory over Spain yesterday.

Staff and residents of the home, which is run by Barchester Healthcare, have been following the action throughout the Women’s Euros and getting more and more excited as the team progressed through the tournament.

There was high tension in the home, and many staff and residents couldn’t watch as the women in white battled it out against their talented Spanish opponents. Hearts were in mouths as it went to extra time, and then the agony of nail-biting penalties yet again.

Jenna May, general manager at the home, said: “We have loved watching the Women’s Euros, we have watched pretty much all the matches – lots of our residents are footie fans. It has been fantastic to be able to cheer on England. The atmosphere in the home was electric tonight, it was wonderful to watch England win again – everyone is on cloud nine.”

Resident, Gerry, said: “What an amazing match tonight, it was so wonderful to be able to watch it here with all my friends cheering on our girls – they did us proud. Their energy and resilience is amazing. I am so proud of what they have achieved.”

Kings Park Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Kings Park provides residential care, assisted care, respite care and dementia care.