Wednesbury care team make residents lifelong wish come true of visiting Dublin to view iconic artwork

Gordon Small, aged 71, who moved into Dovedale Court in July 2013, expressed to members of the care team at Dovedale Court his lifelong desire to go to Dublin, especially to visit the 7 Mile Art Gallery. Gordon has always been fascinated with art.   

The Home Manager at Dovedale Court coordinated the visit and planned to surprise resident Gordon on his 72nd birthday on February 28, with a short-day trip away to Dublin to make his wish come true to visit the art piece at the gallery. Kerry Marston, Unit Manager at Dovedale Court and Vickey Reynolds, Senior Care Assistant at Dovedale Court accompanied Gordon on the trip. In addition to visiting the art gallery, Gordon enjoyed sampling scotch and having a gamble at the bookies. 

“Gordon is such a character, and he was blown away by the support and effort the staff had made to grant his wish. Gordon is already talking about where he’d like to go on his next adventure.”