Residents at Tallington Lodge Care Home, situated in the village of Tallington, near Stamford, Lincolnshire, enjoyed celebrations for the Oscars, which included a special surprise as part of their popular ‘Make a Wish’ initiative.
The surprise was organised by the home’s dedicated Wellbeing Team, bringing the residents and staff together. To begin the afternoon, they hosted their very own Awards Ceremony, which was followed by a glamorous James Bond Casino-themed after party – specially created for one of their wonderful residents, Judith, whose biggest wish is to meet Daniel Craig.
Of course, he was too busy to make an appearance, so the next best thing was to transform the lounge into a Casino Royale afternoon complete with blackjack tables, Bond music, James Bond posters, and Daniel Craig pop-ups. Judith was also presented with a signed photograph of Daniel Craig to frame and a large poster for her room, so she can remember her special day.
Judith was your typical, bubbly teenager who loved music and television. She would immerse herself in her favourite shows and had a vast knowledge of all her favourite musicians and actors. Growing up, she adored covering her walls with posters of stars like Liam Neeson, Donny Osmond, Doctor Who and the cast of Dad’s Army. Her mum even made her a pillow with Donny Osmond on it!
Judith says it’s more about the characters than the celebrities themselves – a fascination that deepened later in life when she would binge-watch movies with a friend. As her mobility declined, television became a comforting constant. It was during a broadcast of Casino Royale that her love for Daniel Craig – and James Bond – truly blossomed. She began collecting memorabilia and DVDs, and it’s rare that a day goes by without her mentioning Daniel Craig with a smile.
It was her love for 007 that inspired the Wellbeing Team to ask her: If you could have any wish come true, what would it be? Her answer was immediate – to meet Daniel Craig.
“As part of our ‘Make a Wish’ initiative, no wish is too big or too small,” said Home Manager Natalie White. “We want every resident to feel valued and heard, and when we heard how much Judith loved Bond films and Daniel Craig, we just had to do something special. Seeing the joy on her face reminded us all why we do what we do. These moments really are priceless.”
At Country Court, the team always go the extra mile to make memories that matter – and this Bond-themed celebration was certainly a mission accomplished.
For more information about Tallington Lodge Care Home, please contact Natalie White, Home Manager, on 01780 740 314 or email careenquiries@countrycourtcare.com.
