Wilton Place Care Home resident enjoys trip to market

Ron, a resident at Wilton Place Care Home, saw his very simple wish granted when he was taken as one of four residents on a trip to Salisbury Market.

The home’s activities assistant Nicki was chatting to Ron about his hobbies and interests before he became a resident at Wilton Place.

He told her he missed his weekly trips to Salisbury Market and reminisced about his market shopping days where he would buy his groceries and spend time chatting with the traders.

On Tuesday, October 15, Ron and three of his friends boarded the home's minibus and set off for Salisbury City Centre. Berniece, Pat and Mike are not local to the area and were interested to see it for themselves.

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On entering the market Ron's face lit up. He said it was "such a feeling of nostalgia, I'm so happy and thankful for today".
Ron said: 'I'm so happy and thankful for today' (Image: Barchester) Nicki said: "The stall holders were very friendly and chatty, the market was buzzing, it was such a positive experience and a very easy wish that was a pleasure to grant, seeing how much it meant to Ron was wonderful. We’ll definitely be returning to visit the Christmas Market!"

They thoroughly enjoyed the social aspect and Mike even insisted on treating the group to coffees as they soaked up the atmosphere.