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Water painting went down a treat this week, everyone gave it a go and was quite taken aback what beautiful pictures were created without having to even use paint. It was such a therapeutic activity that was enjoyed by all.

Nothing gets us moving and laughing like a bit of music and dancing. A bit of Elvis and our toes were tapping and everyone was singing along. We grabbed some maracas and bells and made a party of it.

Notting Hill Carnival celebrations were a huge success at Hope Green with lots of dancing, music and colour. It's always great to get together and celebrate the diversity of our culture and what better way than to appreciate the costumes and dance of this vibrant carnival.

RESIDENTS HAD A BISCUIT BAKING DAY, MONA ENJOYED DECORATING THE BISCUITS.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our summer party which had a country hoedown theme. The residents and their families had a lovely day. There was a dog show, games, live music and lots of food and drink including a hog roast.

Residents spent the morning making lavender bags today. They stripped the lavender off the plant then filled the lavender bags that had been previously sewn.  They loved the smell of lavender, and it reminded them of days they used to spend in their gardens and green houses.

Over the past few Mondays we have created a Reminiscence café.  The people living with us can come enjoy refreshments and snacks and talk about a specific topic. This weeks topic was beach days and the experiences that we had.

We were delighted to receive our Just Bowl kit to the home and everyone was so excited to get involved.  There were so great scores and we are looking forward to trying to beat them next time.

A team from Chartwell Manor Care Home joined the community of Aylesbury on Saturday 27th August for Parklife, a free annual event hosted and organised by Aylesbury Town Council.  We held a traditional tombola and raised £100 for Emmett’s Genies, one of Aylesbury Town Mayor, C

Cedar Court Care Home welcomed back friends from Cranleigh Baptists church for a hymn Service on Sunday. Keith brought with him a team that including some old friends and many new ones. There was a good mix of multi-national and intergenerational team members present.

Aboriginal people have used dots in art and other forms for a long time. Dots can be seen in symbolic patterns carved on artefacts, rocks, stone and bodies. It’s thought the first form of dot art was drawn on the earth to communicate.

Lostock Ukes came to play for us, the residents loved it

The residents had a 70's groovy love and peace party to celebrate the end of another summer week.

They entered the spirit of the party, chat, drink and laugh with each other.

PATTY AND LYNDA AND LENOARD HAD A GREAT TIME OUTSIDE ENJOYING THE PERFORMANCE FROM IAN FROM MUSIC IN MINDS.

Every week we have a baking club where we create different treats.  This week we all decided to make chocolate rice krispies  cakes for everyone to enjoy with their afternoon tea.

Some friends of one of our residents asked if they could come and visit her as a surprise so our amazing catering manager Tracey decided it would be a lovely idea to provide everyone with a beautiful tasty afternoon tea.

It was so special to be apart of a 100th birthday celebration for someone living with us at our home.  We arranged a special cake from all of us to be brought as a surprise and decorated her room.  Having the Queens card arrive was so special for her too.  What a lovely day.