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Mod Reunion: Scooter Riders Fulfill Dementia Resident's Wish
6 Oct
Summary
- Over 100 scooter and motorbike riders gathered at a care home.
- The event aimed to fulfill a dementia resident's wish for mod community reunion.
- Staff were overwhelmed by the immense and unexpected turnout.
A heartwarming event saw over 100 scooter and motorbike enthusiasts descend upon Meadow Croft care home in Garstang, Lancashire. The gathering was orchestrated to fulfill a special wish of a resident living with dementia, who yearned to reconnect with the mod and biking community that was once a significant part of his life.
The care home's staff posted a public appeal, requesting riders to fill their car park with scooters and motorbikes. This plea resonated deeply, leading to an overwhelming response from the mod community.
Jessica Richardson, the home's lifestyle manager, expressed her profound astonishment and gratitude for the turnout. She described the scene as one where "you couldn't move" for the sheer number of bikes present, highlighting the success of the reunion.
