Best friends Sheila and Barbara celebrated in Santacruzan-style this week after attending the Barrio Fiesta at Campbell Park.
The pair became friends when Barbara moved into Neath House Care Home for respite care where Sheila was already living. They hit it off instantly and have since been referred to as ‘two peas in a pod’.
With Barbara’s stay at Neath House coming to an end, Lifestyle Coordinator Sammy wanted to take them out together so they could make some lasting memories. When looking for local events, Sammy saw there was a Barrio Fiesta happening at a local park. She thought this would be perfect for the pair to experience a taste of Filipino culture and make memories they can both treasure!
On the day of the Santacruzan party, the sun was shining and there was lots of people gathered to celebrate the event. After taking in the views, Sheila and Barbara went to watch the live singing and dancing shows. They really enjoyed listening to the upbeat tunes and moving to the music from their chairs. Miss LGBTQ+ Milton Keynes followed the performance which Sheila and Barbara enjoyed watching, as well as the guest artists that came on to perform.
It was then time to explore the rest of the festival and the variety of stalls that were available. These included small shops selling homemade goods and food stalls serving dishes from all over the world. After dancing and posing for photos they worked up quite an appetite, so they sampled some Filipino Pancit with pork. They both agreed it was absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend it.
It was a truly memorable day filled with fun and laughter. Although Barbara may be going home, we’re sure they will stay In touch and maintain their wonderful friendship.