A RESIDENT’S dream came true at a care home in Sedgley after she received a visit from five parrots.

The owner of the parrots, Adrian Rothery from Pelsall, took them along to Sedgley Court care home on Friday, October 29 to meet Eileen Porter and grant her lifelong wish to hold a parrot that talked.

The care home, situated on Brick Kiln Way and operated by Ideal Carehomes, provides 24-hour residential and dementia care.

Eileen’s wish was granted as part of Sedgley Court’s Wishing Line initiative, which was launched in September in partnership with the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton.

Eileen said: “I have always loved birds, especially parrots, so when we started the wishing line, I said that I have always wanted to hold a parrot that talks.

“It was such a wonderful experience that I will always remember. When Heidi the parrot said “hello”, it absolutely made my day. The parrots were very chatty, especially Heidi, and I was very surprised at how well she could speak.”

Residents at Sedgley Court worked together to make the fun washing line where they can write their wishes on a piece of clothing and ‘peg’ them on the line. The washing line is currently on display in the front window at the Grand Theatre so that members of the community can help to make residents’ dreams come true.

Kim Dean, Sedgley Court’s home manager, said: “It was wonderful to see Eileen and her friends enjoying their time with the parrots.

“We launched the wishing line as we wanted to give our residents the opportunity to do something they love and thought they’d never get the chance to do. It has been really fantastic learning about all of our residents’ interests, life stories and wishes.

“We are very grateful to Adrian for bringing his parrots along to Sedgley Court and for making Eileen’s wish come true. He has kindly agreed to bring the parrots back for another visit next year.”