Our stories

Allan Reynolds joined us to read exerts from his published books here at Troutbeck.



We have chosen a book to read called 'The Bakers Story' set in Keighley set in the run up to World War.

We enjoyed the sunshine today and got stuck into some word games. The residents had some anagrams to work out with a little clue. Then they found as many words as they could on the word wheel. They even beat their high score by finding 84 words!!!! Great team work!

Today we celebrated the 2021 Norfolk and Norwich Beer Festival at Hawthorns with a range of Local Norfolk ales.

At Coplands we have mini coffee shop inauguration ceremony held in Hawk unit dated 26th of July 2021 organised by home manager.

Residents attended the ceremony; everyone was having a great time and enjoyed the day with soft background music.

Lempen Theatre company entertained our residents with a story of 'The fisher and wife'

Our activities theme for August here at Bowerfield Court is 'Summer Holidays'. We've spent time reminiscing about childhood holidays and what we enjoyed most about them. It was agreed that kite flying was fun and so we built and decorated our own.

River View delivered some packages to Reading Hospice, The British Heart Foundation and Age UK charity shops in Reading. We appreciate the work the volunteers are doing, especially in the recent heatwave. So please do have a cup of tea and biscuits on us.

As soon as the essential work on the roof came to an end our team of gardeners were straight into the garden and they have returned it to the lovely calm space we all know and love.  We have thrown open the doors and welcomed all those who live and work at Riverview, plus guests back into th

Val and Mary joined other people living at Brunel House for a Royal Ascot Luncheon Club Meal. 3 courses washed down with sparkling wine. It was a lovely dinner had by many.

Here at Acorn House we've been following the Olympics closely and decided to hold some events ourselves. Our residents have so far enjoyed taking part in bean bag basketball and balloon volleyball.

Hope Green residents are enjoying keeping up to date with Olympics 2021. Discussing the newspapers together, watching the GB hockey team and making our own collages was a great way of celebrating sport across the world and prompted lots of conversations about our favourite moments.

We celebrated Carers Appreciation Day, an opportunity to say Thank You to our carers, for the dedication and incredible care and support that they provide to our residents every day.

The husband of one of our residents has very kindly made some trifles and a beautiful fresh fruit salad for everyone.

Residents enjoyed a special brunch this morning which consisted of waffles, pancakes, fresh berries, bananas, Nutella and maple syrup. Everyone chose their own toppings and washed it down with a glass of cold orange, a perfect snack for this weather.

With the hottest of weather beating down upon us last week, there was only one thing to do - throw an ice cream party!