Parrots, pirates and plenty of fun at Chatsworth Lodge Care Home

Ahoy, mateys! Chatsworth Lodge in Chesterfield recently welcomed two brilliantly cheeky parrots, Inca and Mishka, as they hosted their very own ‘Talk Like a Pirate’ Day. We spoke to Zenka and the team to find out how the day went, and why they’re excited for the chatty birds to return!

Across our warm and welcoming care homes, you can always expect an array of different activities - visits to the local community, themed parties, weekly armchair exercises. One thing you may not expect is an afternoon of hilarious, pirate-themed festivities, including a visit from a real-life* pirate and his two adorable parrots!

Tony Dickinson of the local entertainment business Parrots and Pirates dropped anchor at the home to celebrate the annual Talk Like a Pirate Day. He brought along Inca, a 13-year-old Greenwing Macaw, and Mishka, a 5-year-old Cataline Macaw, who captured everyone’s attention with their mischievous personalities and all-round cuteness.

To celebrate 'Talk like a Pirate' day, the care home was transformed into a real voyage - complete with pirate hats, themed games and the resident’s favourite shanty songs. Residents couldn’t resist joining in the fun, and adopted pirate names for the day including First Mate Fred, Deckhand Dave and the unforgettable Soggy-Boot Stan.

“What a delight it is to see these beautiful birds,” said Gladys, resident living in our Chesterfield care home. “We had a fantastic time feeding them, and I couldn’t believe how bright their feathers are!”

Tony kept everyone entertained with fun facts and stories about the pair, while the parrots were more than happy to show off their impressive wingspans and even squawk a few friendly “hellos” in exchange for their favourite snack—pine nuts.

From pirate hats to parrot hugs, the day was one to remember, which is proof that a little imagination (and a couple of macaws) can make for true happiness. A special thank you to the activities team for organising yet another fantastic event for our residents, we hope you loved it as much as they did!

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