Athena Care Homes’ Ashlynn Grange care home in Peterborough is to sponsor the Park Farm Pumas Under-8s team for the current season.

Athena Care Homes regional director Emma Austhe said the partnership reflected Ashlynn Grange’s dedication to nurturing strong community connections.

“At Ashlynn Grange we are proud of the links the home has with the Peterborough community and delighted to sponsor the kit for the Park Farm Pumas team this season,” she said. “This sponsorship underscores Athena’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, community engagement, and the development of young athletes.”

The partnership aims to bring generations together and foster intergenerational bonds. The team has already visited the care home, helping to light up the Christmas trees.

Tom Barton, coach of the Park Farm Pumas Under-8 Red team, said: “We are delighted to be working with Ashlynn Grange care home. Athena’s support with the kit sponsorship has enabled the team to get a great-looking new kit for the season.”

Athena’s sister homes Goodwins Hall and Amberley Hall have sponsored the girls’ football in Kings Lynn for the past three years and work closely with Alive Kings Lynn Community Football on a number of different initiatives.