World Scrabble day celebrated at Horsham care home

World Scrabble Day was celebrated at a care home in Horsham as staff and residents came together to play the classic board game.
By Jasmin Martin
Published 20th Apr 2021, 10:21 BST
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Competitive fun was had by those at Westlake House Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 13, which is when the game’s inventor – American architect Alfredo Mosher Butts – was born in 1899.

General Manager, Kate Day said: “We love playing Scrabble here at Westlake House so naturally we wanted to celebrate World Scrabble Day.

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“Some of the care staff got involved in the games too but they didn’t stand a chance – we have some very experienced and talented scrabble players living here!”

Westlake House Nursing Home in Horsham celebrated World Scrabble Day SUS-210419-144050001Westlake House Nursing Home in Horsham celebrated World Scrabble Day SUS-210419-144050001
Westlake House Nursing Home in Horsham celebrated World Scrabble Day SUS-210419-144050001

The home was in high spirits as residents and staff put their literacy and memory skills to the test as many games of Scarbble were played.

Resident Barbara Fisher said: “I grew up playing Scrabble and it always surprises me how competitive I become when I play!

“It is such a great game to keep your mind active and I love that you can play it on your own, in pairs or in teams.

“We have had some brilliant games today, it is wonderful that you can learn new words even at my age!