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Residents at Jubilee Court Care Home in Hucknall were thrilled to start a pen pal club with a selection of children from Holgate Primary School last month – and this week they finally met each other face-to-face.

The children came to the home to enjoy some snacks and play games with the residents.

Later in the week, residents from Jubilee Court visited the school to see where the pupils studied.

Residents and the children have been writing monthly cards and letters to one another, which has allowed them to develop a strong relationship with each other.

Pen pals from Jubilee Court Care Home and Holgate Primary School have met up with each other for the first time

Hucknall care home residents and primary school pupils become new pen pals

Deborah Mills, wellbeing lead at Jubilee Court, said: “Letter writing let the residents express themselves, develop connections with younger generations and can help older adults feel a greater sense of fulfilment.

"It provides an opportunity for both young and old to learn new skills.

"It has been wonderful to see everyone meeting up and seeing the joy the new friendships bring.”

Hucknall care home and school pupil pen pals meet up for the first time