Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza: Wisbech care home compete

The inaugural Barchester Big Bingo Bonanza took place on February 27 and saw Hickathrift House care home in Marshland St James get super competitive.

They took on sister homes from all over the country to find out which Barchester home or hospital was a dab hand at bingo.

It was eyes down for a full house as the homes battled it out to find out who would prevail.

Paula Colman, general manager, said: “We’ve got some real bingo fanatics at our home, we are very competitive.

“Our residents love taking part in anything where winning is involved, you could hear a pin drop in here when we were all playing.”

Betty, a resident at Hickathrift House said: “It has been such a fun afternoon, I always love a game of bingo.

“It was wonderful to see everyone in all the other homes joining in.

“I enjoyed getting together with my friends to take on the other homes.

“It is amazing how competitive everyone gets, especially the staff!”