Bromsgrove care home resident, 88, relives ice cream vendor memories
An 88-year-old care home resident in Bromsgrove, UK, was given the chance to relive his former career as an ice cream vendor. Carers arranged for a local ice cream van to visit the home, allowing him to serve treats to fellow residents and staff.
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Image source, Care UK Image caption, Gordon Chambers was an ice cream vendor for 15 years
A care home resident and former ice cream vendor has been able to enjoy giving out the treats once again, after a surprise experience organised by his carers.
Gordon Chambers, 88, worked in Rubery and Bromsgrove for 15 years when he was younger, chatting to and meeting the local community.
His carers at Chandler Court, on Recreation Road in Bromsgrove, said they arranged for local business, BB King Whippy, to visit the home recently and help Chambers relive happy memories.
He helped serve free ice creams to residents, describing the day as "bloody lovely".
"It brought back memories to when I bought my first van," he added.
Chambers chatted to vendor Brett about his own experiences while also distributing ice creams to the care team, the home said.
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