The Seaton care home treated one of its 95-year-old residents to a bike ride along Seaton’s scenic coastline in partnership with the charity Cycling Without Age Seaton.
The Seaton, an outstanding nursing and residential care home, took resident Peter Raine on a trishaw bike ride with care team member Will Barnes. Trishaws are three-wheel cycles with a passenger cab out front that is motor assisted.
Peter enthused: “It’s absolutely extraordinary having the opportunity to travel by bike at 95 years old.”
The Seaton ensures residents experience comfort, companionship, and a full programme of events and activities. Emma Seal, care home manager at The Seaton, explained: “We’re always seeking meaningful ways to enrich our residents’ lives. Peter was absolutely thrilled to get back on a bike.”
Cycling Without Age Seaton is the local branch of an international charity movement founded in Copenhagen in 2012. The charity operates specially adapted trishaws (manned by volunteers) that offer residents of care homes and those with limited mobility the simple joy of cycling outdoors.
Run by volunteers, the charity helps care home residents and community members enjoy the outdoors, connect socially, and experience the joy of cycling along Seaton’s beautiful seafront and surrounding areas.
A spokesperson for Cycling Without Age said: “Trishaw rides might seem simple, but they bring communities together, improve wellbeing, and help build a more inclusive world – one ride at a time.”
The Seaton’s vibrant activities programme includes arts and crafts, baking, board and card games, gardening, memory boxes, and beach trips. The care home team have even organised swimming and horse riding for their residents.
Residents also enjoy regular visits from entertainers including the Southern Healthcare jazz band, outdoor tea parties and seasonal celebrations, plus excursions to local attractions like the seafront. Moving forward, The Seaton and Cycling Without Age Seaton aim to schedule regular outings for residents.