Caring UK Weekly - 30 March 2022

Issue 101 30.03.22

The weekly online newsletter for the care sector

Guidelines set to be launched at online event A NATIONAL diabetes advisory panel that is dedicated to improving care for older adults with the condition is set to launch its first set of care home guidelines during an online event next month.

The National Advisory Panel on Care Home Guidance is hosting the webinar, ‘Launch of the official NAPCHD Strategic Document of Diabetes Care’, to share the comprehensive guidance aimed at enhancing diabetes care in care homes.

Taking place on Thursday, April 7 between 12pm and 1pm, the virtual meeting will be chaired

by Professor Alan Sinclair, of King’s College and fDROP, who will go through the key recommendations provided in the care home document, which aims to improve standards of diabetes care and enhance the well-being, quality of life, and clinical outcomes of all residents with diabetes.

Alan, who is also the lead author for the recommendations, said: “This webinar will be extremely beneficial for healthcare professionals who work with older adults with diabetes as we will provide them with the most up-to-date care home guidance.

“The new guidelines are essential as care home residents are recognised as being a highly vulnerable group (as evidenced also by the Covid-19 pandemic) so these recommendations will

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help healthcare professionals and care staff to better implement high-quality care.”

He added: “The document reflects the views of a fantastic panel of experts who were a joy to work with and is a great opportunity to make a difference in this care sector.

“We are confident that these recommendations will improve diabetes care for older adults with the condition and this webinar provides us with the perfect opportunity to share the guidelines.”

During the webinar Alan will be joined by Martin Green OBE from Care England, Professor Angus Forbes of King’s College, London, Lynne Reedman of DUET Diabetes and Dr Daniel Flanagan from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Healthcare professionals have been able to review the document during the consultation phase since early February The recommendations will be available for all care homes across the country.

The document reflects on the importance of sound and effective communication channels between residents and families, care homes, community nursing and diabetes services, primary care, acute hospital services, eye specialist and optometry care services, nutritional and podiatry services and the social serviced sector.

Care operator celebrates its commitment

A care assistant has gone the extra mile – or rather 5km – in support of residents. Nicole Jenkins, who has worked at the Atherton-based Chanters Care Home since 2018, took part in the organised run at Heaton Park. The 22-year-old took 42 minutes and 11 seconds to complete the course and raised £240 to support trips, entertainment and activities for residents at the home.

Nicole said: “It was a bit of a challenge with it being so windy, but I was determined to finish the course even though I was somewhat slower than my previous times due to the weather conditions.” Anne Hargreaves, manager of Chanters Care Home, added: “Nicole is a much-loved member of staff who likes to go the extra mile in her support of our residents, and she has done exactly that by taking part in this race.”

BLUEBIRD Care Shropshire has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

Its Living Wage commitment will see each of its employees earn a minimum hourly wage of £9.90, a significant increase on the government’s set minimum wage for over 23s of £8.91 per hour.

Bluebird Care Shropshire has exceeded this requirement, having recently increased wages for those team members over 23 years old by 20 per cent.

As a result, staff at Bluebird Care Shropshire now receive £11 an hour on weekdays and £12 an hour at weekends to deliver personcentred care directly to customers in the comfort of their own homes.

Sammie Milton, Bluebird Care Shropshire’s recruitment officer, said: “Bluebird Care Shropshire is delighted to reward those who work so very hard for our brilliant customers with truly marketleading wages.

“We are wholly committed to doing right by our staff and believe that offering stability, competitive pay and career progression does exactly that.”

Employees also receive pension contributions and career progression opportunities.

The homecare provider has committed to pay the real Living Wage to reward its employees with a fair day’s pay in return for a hard day’s work caring for people in the local community.

In the West Midlands alone, almost a fifth of all workers (19.3 per cent) earn less than they need to get by, with around 430,000 jobs paying less than the Real Living Wage.

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I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H

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THE ATHENA,LEICESTER Thursday 1st December 2022 Hosted by Emmerdale star Dean Andrews Congratulations on a fantastic event – we had a super time and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to share so many success stories across our industry. Well done to the Script team.

We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Regional Care Home of the Year Midlands and Wales and are all still on a high. Thank you so much.

Sarah Hammond, Rotherwood Group Firstly, I wanted to say a massive thank you to you guys on such a wonderful event! It was such an incredible way to finish off the year for us all and to be able to get together with everyone and celebrate was such a great feeling. You always pull off such an amazing night and this year was no exception so congratulations to you all.

Alex Ball, Stow Healthcare Group Virgin Money was delighted once again to be headline sponsors of the Caring UK Awards. After such a difficult 18 months it was great to be able to get together and recognise the outstanding achievements from individuals and teams across the social care sector.

Graham Harper, Virgin Money It was clear from the outset that the attendees were excited to be nominated and were using the ceremony as an opportunity for a night off and to have a glamourous end of year party. As a sponsor it was good to see our branding and our video on the big screen throughout the night and it was good to speak with existing customers and other industry professionals. It was a fun evening and I would highly recommend it for suppliers and nominees.

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As a first time sponsor of the Caring UK Awards, being part of the event was very rewarding. As a specialist provider of outsourced neutral vendor recruitment solutions to the health and care sector, we firmly believe in celebrating the incredible work of organisations across the country, who deliver excellence every single day in challenging conditions. The event was well organised and thoroughly enjoyable – and the opportunity to present the award for the Best Initiative in Care made the occasion even more special.

Congratulations once again to all the finalists and winners.

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people after what has been a very challenging year for businesses in our sector.

All the nominees were worthy of an award on the night, and it was truly inspiring to see so many people who, on a daily basis, provide care for the most vulnerable people in our society.

It was a great experience to present the award to Roden Hall, winners of the Midlands & Wales Care Home of the year.. a really enjoyable event.

Martin Jones, Fusion eCare Solutions

As long standing sponsors of the Caring UK Awards, we are immensely proud to support this major event that promotes social care provided throughout the UK. Sir Anthony Ullmann, Shackletons Ltd

We have been proud to support the Caring UK Awards 2021 in their efforts to honour and recognise excellence in the healthcare sector.

We would again like to congratulate all nominees and winners and particularly the winner of the award we sponsored which was Scotland Care Home of the Year which was won by Abbey Court Care Home in Glasgow Gary Walton, Walton HPC

This was the first time Learning Curve Group have been involved with the awards, and we were very pleased to be able to sponsor the Commitment to Training and Development Award. The whole evening was an excellent celebration of the fantastic work that happens every day within the adult social care sector. The pandemic has placed an additional and unprecedented demand on care providers, so it was great to see care staff being recognised for their dedication and the levels of care they provide.

Chris Grieveson, Learning Curve Group

As sponsors of the Caring UK Awards, N&C Phlexicare were delighted to attend the glittering awards ceremony. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their commitment to excellence, particularly in face of the arduous challenges of recent times. ‘ It was an amazing night, and we are honoured to have been a part of it. These awards are a wonderful celebration of the outstanding service offered by care professionals who go the extra mile to serve the vulnerable in our communities.

David Forbes, Nicholls and Clarke Group

I wanted to support our industry through sponsorship at the recent Caring UK Awards. The event was a lovely evening, an opportunity to meet

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Residents and staff mark national day of reflection CARE homes joined a national day of reflection to mark the second anniversary of the start of the pandemic.

Residents and staff at Colten Care homes in the south honoured those people who have lost their lives and the millions of others who have been bereaved worldwide.

As well as observing a national one-minute silence, the day featured poetry readings, prayers, songs, ceremonies and displays of fresh daffodils.

Thoughts were put in writing to hang on ‘memory trees’ and there were garden walkways of candles in jars with yellow ribbons around them.

And in craft sessions, residents made dream catchers hung with yellow crystals while staff led discussions focused on the need for reflection and encouraging positive themes such as ‘remembering the smile behind the mask’.

In the garden sunshine at Amberwood House in Ferndown, Dorset, resident Jim Smith read out the William Wordsworth poem ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’ and companionship team member Nicky Stevens, who sings with the group Brotherhood of Man, gave a heartfelt rendition of Amazing Grace.

The home’s gardener Lyndon Thompson explained to the gathering how he relates memories to the growth of the garden, while resident Tony Kass thanked everyone at the home for their hard work and dedication during the pandemic.

Bea looks at her 12-postcard display at the Lost Letters exhibition.

Brotherhood of Man singer and companionship team member Nicky Stevens sings Amazing Grace at Colten Care’s Amberwood House.

Companionship team leader Kirsty Richmond Cole said: “This was a poignant but relaxed occasion that enabled staff and residents to come together in the sun and remember those lives lost in the pandemic and show support for those bereaved.”

Other Colten Care homes taking part in the day of reflection included Avon Cliff in Bournemouth, Brook View in West Moors, Canford Chase in Poole, Woodpeckers in Brockenhurst, Court Lodge in Lymington and Abbey View in Sherborne.

The Care Innovation Challenge is back THE Care Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling, will return in July.

With cash prizes for the top spots, expert mentoring and guaranteed media coverage this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Applications for a place at the weekend opened recently, and creative thinkers, anyone who has a passion for making ideas a reality and people who want to make a positive difference to people’s lives are invited to apply at www. careinnovationhub.org.uk The Challenge, hosted by the Care Innovation Hub, was established in 2018 to create a platform for exploration and innovation in the social care sector.

The CIH is now run by the National Care Forum and is supported by Think Local Act Personal through its National Co-production Advisory Group to ensure people with lived experience help to create solutions to key challenges faced by the care sector.

NCF chief executive Vic Rayner OBE said: “This year the Challenge Weekend is open to everyone working, studying or living in the Midlands.

“We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and from a

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Vic Rayner OBE range of disciplines to think broadly on ways to create positive change.

“You don’t need to be an expert in social care, or have any experience of social care yourself, to apply. You just need to have an intention to improve the quality of life of those receiving care in the UK.” Successful applicants will each be invited to a creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling in July.

The winning team will receive £1,000 in prize money, media coverage and further mentoring to develop their idea.

Bea’s memories go on display AN Air Force veteran’s childhood memories have featured in an exhibition in Woking.

Bea Jones’ recollections of growing up during WWII and later living on a farm were captured in the Lost Letters project, on display at Surrey History Centre.

The Royal Star & Garter resident recently visited the exhibition, where she was given a special gift from event organisers.

The Lost Letters project used archived letters to engage with residents at the home, a charity which provides loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia.

The thoughts and memories triggered by the letters were written down on postcards, with a selection decorated by artists and put on display at the exhibition.

Women’s Auxiliary Air Force veteran Bea was read old letters by charity volunteer Diana.

One sparked wartime memories when she was a child, while another letter about farmyard animals led Bea to recall her time owning a farm with her husband.

During a visit with Royal Star & Garter staff to the exhibition, Bea saw her display of 12 postcards, and was presented them in a special album.

She said: “I liked reminiscing about my life on a farm, and it was nice to talk about it.

Taking part in this project also helped me deal with the claustrophobia of Covid and meant the four walls of my room opened up and fell away.”

Royal Star & Garter’s wellness coordinator Sarah Nunn took Bea to the exhibition.

She added: “Bea was thrilled to see the display. Our residents have led extraordinary lives and it’s a privilege to hear their stories.

“These trips down memory lane make us feel more connected and confident, maintain communication skills, eliminate boredom and reduce symptoms of depression. So they play an important part in supporting residents’ wellbeing.”

Lost Letters’ is a National Lottery Heritage Fund project run in partnership between Surrey Heritage and It’s Not Your Birthday But…, a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to combat social isolation by bringing people together through artist-led workshops and programmes using letters, writing, heritage and visual arts.

Alexandra Buhler is the artist from It’s Not Your Birthday But… who brought Bea’s memories to life on the postcards.

She had been meeting with Bea via Zoom during her Lost Letters discussion, and was at Surrey History Centre to welcome Bea, presenting her with the photo album.

Waterfield House care home in Hadleigh, Ipswich hosted its own dog show, inviting members of the community to bring along their furry friends to enter a series of fun and entertaining competitions. These included best costume, best trick, waggiest tail, most adorable, dog most like its owner, best moves and young handle. The residents were thrilled to see so many dogs at their home and enjoyed getting involved in the day’s activities. The winners received Runwood rosettes to show off their achievement.

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Home’s residents go extra mile for dementia charity Nutrition and Hydration Week marked at homes VETERANS at Royal Star & Garter enjoyed fun activities, cookery and delicious, healthy foods as part of the recent Nutrition and Hydration Week.

Residents at the charity’s three homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe tasted nutritional snacks and smoothies, drank flavoured juices and water, took part in quizzes and a Bake Off and other cooking activities.

Director of care Pauline Shaw said: “As well as being a great source of shared pleasure and companionship, eating and drinking healthily plays a key role in maintaining wellbeing.

“It can also reduce the use of medication and prevent illnesses.

It’s a vital part of the care we provide every day, and I’m glad that we used Nutrition and Hydration Week to illustrate the importance of a good diet.”

In Surbiton there were tasting sessions throughout the week.

Hydration Station drink dispensers were set up with flavoured juices

and water, and there were displays highlighting the importance of good hydration. Residents made fruit kebabs and prepared vegetables for lunch, as well as enjoying other cooking activities and food quizzes.

On Swallowing Awareness Day staff hosted a modified tasting session exploring pureed diets.

In Solihull veterans took part in a Bake Off competition. They also sampled different teas from around the world and tried a variety of different juices.

They tucked into a St Patrick’s Day lunch complete with a glass of Guinness and finished off the week eating cupcakes.

In High Wycombe the home held a global tea party with strawberries and scones and learned about the importance of hydration.

Residents made nutritious snacks with the chef, ate freshly made icecream and enjoyed healthy treats from the snack trolley.

RESIDENTS at an Edinburgh care home completed a mile for every day in February to raise money for a charity which supports older people in the local community.

Residents at Haugh House stepped up to the challenge by walking and wheeling 28 miles to reach their fundraising target of £350 for the Stockbridge charity LifeCare Manager Jo Dickman said: “The work LifeCare does is truly amazing and the charity is extremely close to our hearts at Haugh House. It was so pleasing to see everyone involved give their all for this worthy cause.

“The staff were also great in supporting residents throughout by walking with them every day. It really was a team effort.

“I’m very proud of the residents for showing such a togetherness in hitting this milestone. We’re looking forward to coming up with new ways to help local charities after another great success.”

LifeCare has been helping support people with dementia for more than 80 years and offers a number of initiatives to help combat loneliness as well as providing vital care and hot meals direct to elderly people’s doorsteps.

The residents powered through wind and rain to ensure they completed every mile to raise vital funds for the charity, with those taking part ranging in age from 85 to 90.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, LifeCare provided more than 17,500 hours of essential care

Ron McCall, a resident at Haugh House. to support people in their homes.

The charity also delivered more than 6,000 hot meals to older people across North Edinburgh and spent more than 3,000 hours calling and visiting isolated people across the capital.

The February charity push is just a small part of the exciting year Haugh House has had so far, with major renovations taking place at the home, transforming key areas of the building.

There are now an additional five new rooms within the upstairs of the home, as well as a complete renovation of the lounge and dining areas.

Initiative enables residents to give back to those people most important to them RESIDENTS at a state-of-the-art care home in Congleton felt the powerful connection of gratitude following the inauguration of ‘Glazing with Gratitude’ – an initiative launched to enable the older generation to showcase their thanks and appreciation to those most cherished to them on National Day of Reflection.

Priesty Fields, which opened its doors at the back end of last year, welcomed local pottery studio ‘Little Harts’ through its doors, enabling residents to spend the afternoon painting and decorating their own pottery lanterns to showcase their gratitude to loved ones on what was the two-year anniversary of the first official lockdown.

The residents put tea lights in the lanterns to reflect something positive that happened during the pandemic, and to showcase gratitude to anyone who helped them through such a difficult and unprecedented period.

The experience was orchestrated

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Resident Margaret Zielinski decorated her own pottery lantern to boost emotional wellbeing, with many residents having lived through the isolation of lockdown, and some having recovered from Covid-19.

The experience resonated closely for 86-year-old resident Margaret Zielinski, who was reunited with long-term friend Vera Stanway, for an afternoon of arts and crafts in what

was their first face-to-face meeting since the pandemic began 24 months ago.

Vera, who has been friends with Margaret since 1979, would phone her nearest and dearest confidant twice a day, every day during the lockdown in a bid to lift her spirits throughout the isolation period.

Accompanied by Margaret’s daughter Chris, Vera made no effort in hiding her emotions during the ‘heartwarming’ reunion as she embraced the person she described as a “huge part of my life” for the first time post-pandemic.

She said: “Myself and Margaret have been friends for more than 43 years and we’ve been inseparable ever since.

“The pandemic was an extremely challenging time for us and represents the longest period we’ve had without seeing each other. To finally reunite with Marg after all this time was a moment I’ll cherish forever.”

Rishi Sodha, care director at Handsale, said: “To see Margaret and Vera’s smiles light up the room really made this an experience we at Priesty Fields will never forget.

“The past 24 months have been an emotional rollercoaster for everyone, and we felt that to mark the twoyear anniversary of the first official lockdown, we’d put a positive spin on the occasion.

“The unique experience has proven to be an excellent way to give our residents some joy, while also, and importantly, allowing them to have the time and space to address their emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.

“Looking after the mental wellbeing of our residents is a key priority at Priesty Fields and we were all well aware of the benefits showcasing gratitude can have on the mind and soul. We can’t thank Little Harts enough and we look forward to welcoming them back in the near future.”

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Conference programme details revealed WITH little over a week to go until The Manchester Cleaning Show opens its doors, the organisers have revealed the final details of its comprehensive conference programme.

From April 6 to 7 more than 3,000 cleaning professionals will be welcomed to the Manchester Central Convention Complex where the latest insights into innovative hygiene and cleaning practices will be up for discussion.

Event director Stuart Dacre added: “After last year’s successful event at ExCeL London, we’re incredibly excited to return to Manchester.

“We are delighted to be able to finally host another platform in the region for face-to-face networking and collaboration, and we have every confidence that this year’s conference programme is sure to do this.

“We’re counting down the days until we return to the capital of the North for another successful show.”

Sustainable cleaning is high on the agenda As consumer expectations surrounding sustainability continue to increase, many businesses in the cleaning industry are re-assessing how they should respond to the climate crisis.

Sourcing sustainable products and using fewer resources have become a top priority to help reduce the industry’s impact on the planet, all whilst keeping commercial and domestic environments hygienically safe. Guiding attendees through the steps they can take to achieve sustainability and reiterating the need to ‘act now’ in the global commitment to stop climate change will be Nina Wyers, marketing and

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brand director, The Floorbrite Group.

Attendees can take inspiration from this exciting session that will explore the innovations and solutions that Floorbrite have introduced, ensuring effective change can be created by cleaning and recycling creatively.

Another session will see James Lee, council member, Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association, offer an engaging presentation on ‘A Roadmap Towards Sustainability’ where he will lay out the CHSA’s fivepillar initiative to help its members understand the standards on quality, ethics and sustainability facing the industry.

Facilitating the cleaning process using robotics With many businesses constantly looking to find more efficient and effective ways of operating, the cleaning sector has seen a surge in the need for technology-led solutions.

Among the solutions gaining popularity are robotics or collaborative robots, known as cobotics. Facilitating less labourintensive work and quicker cleaning, cobotics are set to lead the way when it comes to automation and efficient cleaning practices.

A dedicated session on Cobotics will see Tibor Killi, managing director, Killis – the show’s official Innovation partner – explain what cobotics are and why the industry should embrace the benefits offered through the integration of technology.

The session will explore the company’s latest scrubber-dryer technology that incorporates sustainability with efficiency to enhance current cleaning practices.

Elsewhere, Dominic Ponniah, CEO and co-founder, Cleanology, will also explore how robotics – combined with smart sensor technology – will ease workplace management as

Tackling issues surrounding the industry The show will be opened by former British Cleaning Council chairman Paul Thrupp, who will welcome attendees and give the opening keynote address detailing progress on projects belonging to the BCC and the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry.

Other highlights of the conference programme will see Fiona Bowman, Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse address the issue of domestic abuse in the workplace through a personal, insightful session.

Research has shown that one in four women and one in six men will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime, and so making businesses more aware of ways to support their staff is imperative to tackle the issue.

Meanwhile, Elise Craig, programme manager, Living Wage Foundation, and Charlie Mowat, founder and CEO, The Clean Space, will engage with attendees in their joint session about the real Living Wage.

Returning to close both days of the show Killis will invite attendees to witness its king-sized autonomous cleaning robot, Rex and LeoBots in action, but also discover the benefits and advantages of automation through Q&A sessions with the team.

The British Cleaning Council co-produces the London and Manchester Cleaning Shows.

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Care home resident relives musical past A RESIDENT at Signature at Eastbourne had his wish come true after he was given the opportunity to relive and rekindle his musical past which saw him and his bandmates tour Europe.

Growing up in Horley, Surrey, Michael Tucker came from a very musical family; his mother played the piano, his aunt the violin, and his uncle the drums.

Naturally, Michael was the next member of his family to catch the musical-bug.

At the age of 14, Michael won a three-year scholarship at a grammar school for his talents as a violinist.

Eager to further build on his musical ability, Michael began learning the guitar. Little did he know at the time, this instrument would shape his future and lead him along an exciting and unique musical path.

Walking home from a lesson three years on, guitar in hand, he was stopped in a local park and told about a budding band being formed. Armed only with an address and his own curiosity to learn more, he went to the house and knocked on the door.

The rest they say, is history…

The band, originally known as The Moonriders, started to take shape in around 1958. It was soon after this that they took the bold plunge to

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head out on the road, with no plan, just each other, their instruments, and their songs, looking for agents to sign them.

It was on this journey, led by lead guitarist and singer Michael, that they renamed to The London Beats, their more recognisable title.

They became the first Western rock band to tour behind the Iron Curtain

and are best known for releasing an ultra-rare LP in Poland in mid-1965 and three Polish-only EPs in 19651966.

Over the course of the band’s history, they shared the same label as the legendary Rolling Stones, The Animals, and The Hollies, as well as featuring several musicians who went on to other notable UK bands,

including The Flowerpot Men. Michael said: “It was like being in the Army and we enjoyed plenty of camaraderie – it felt like you and the band against the world.

“We were, and still are, the best of friends. The last time we met was in the summer of 2020, so hopefully we can meet again soon.”

Upon learning about Michael’s incredible musical past and hearing the extraordinary stories he had to tell, Sara Connor, activities and volunteer coordinator at Signature at Eastbourne, thought it would be a fantastic idea if she could give Michael the opportunity to rekindle this connection.

After reaching out to local music superstore BONNERS and telling owner Tony White about Michael and his past, he was more than happy to invite Sara, Michael and fellow resident and music enthusiast Dennis down to the store so he could pick up a guitar and play once again.

Sara added: “Michael has been living at Signature at Eastbourne for a couple of years now and he doesn’t spend a lot of time in the community.

“I was lucky enough to spend time with him one-to-one and listen to all his great stories and adventures.

It was a very emotional moment to watch him play once again.”

29/03/2022 13:28

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