A sweet day out for Manchester care home resident Jessie
Jessie Pickwick, a resident of Beckdale House in Sale, Manchester, part of Milewood, enjoyed a trip to the home of British chocolate at Cadbury World in Birmingham. Jessie is well known among her fellow residents and staff for her love of chocolate so when the opportunity came to visit the world-famous attraction in Birmingham, excitement was in the air from the very start.
From interactive exhibits to immersive chocolate-making demonstrations, Jessie was buzzing throughout the entire experience. Free samples along the way only added to her delight as she patiently waited in the queues.
Cadbury World first opened its doors in Birmingham in August 1990 as a family-friendly visitor centre dedicated to the history and magic of chocolate. Built on the site of the original Cadbury factory in Bournville, the attraction was designed to showcase the heritage of the Cadbury brand, founded by John Cadbury in 1824. Over the years, Cadbury World has expanded with interactive zones, themed rides, 4D cinema experiences, and hands-on demonstrations, attracting more than 600,000 visitors annually. It remains one of the UK’s most popular leisure destinations, combining education, entertainment, and, of course, plenty of chocolate!
One highlight of the day was the extensive Cadbury Gift Shop, which Jessie visited both before and after the tour. With a keen eye on her favourites, she picked out a range of goodies including chocolates, a fridge magnet, pen, tea mug, and a cuddly Freddo toy. She even had the chance to ger her photo taken with the Freddo mascot who was spotted during the day.
Tatiana Mironova, Jessie’s senior support worker who accompanied her on the chocolatey trip said: “It was a really special day out for Jessie and her enthusiasm was infectious throughout the day. It was wonderful to see her enjoying something she’s so passionate about and we are very happy to be able to support her in trips like this that mean so much to her and her growing independence.”