Trip to seaside for resident at MHA Starr Hills who wanted to feel “sea air and sunshine” on face

A resident at MHA Starr Hills was treated to a trip to the seaside as part of her seize the day.

Marylka Flegg lives at the Lytham St Annes and wanted to feel the “sea air and sunshine” on her face when asked what she wanted to do for her Seize the Day.

The initiative encourages residents to re-experience activities or events from the past or to do something they would like to do for the first time.

Camille Cutter, the activity coordinator at the home then arranged and accompanied her to Fairhaven Lake, which is a short walk away from the home

The pair had a cup of coffee and just watched the tide whilst Marylka basked in the sun.

Camille said Marylka was “like a different person” after the trip and thoroughly enjoyed it.

She added: “Marylka is usually a very quiet person who keeps herself to herself, but when she visited Fairhaven Lake she was completely different.

“When I asked her what she wanted to do, all she said was to feel the sea air and sunshine on her face.

“She was talking throughout the visit and even when she returned home she was very chatty.

“It was a glorious day, the sun was shining, and it was a beautiful occasion.

“We went down the lake and saw the dogs and had a great time.

“Seeing Marylka enjoying the moment was such a great feeling and I am very happy to have been a part of that.”