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When the music flows, you've just got to bust a move. Dancing is the best form of exercise ever!

To celebrate the D Day anniversary on Sunday 6th June, the flags and bunting were out. Marianne entertained everyone with a tribute to the 1940s by singing songs such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and White Cliffs of Dover. The residents really enjoyed singing along. 

We had a visit from Jim, our favourite ice cream man. Residents and staff enjoyed their ice creams which they had after eating fish and chips in paper trays to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day. 

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow"

The first bit of sunshine and Faye is back out, this time she has been busy watering the flowerbeds. 

Our lovely resident Joan celebrated her 100th birthday with us at Dussindale Park. She was pleased to receive a card from the Queen to open in front of her family! Many happy returns from us all. 

Staff and residents enjoyed a BBQ in the sun this week at Dussindale Park. Our chef prepared delicious burgers and hot dogs, all washed down with a tipple. 

For Games Day this week the residents at The Hawthorns played a range of games and together cheered each other on to win prizes. Everybody had a great laugh when the residents thought hard to think of quotes to go with some amusing photos we displayed. 

We had a lovely morning looking at one of our residents family holiday photos. We had the privilege of seeing them using her fathers Aldis projector with glass slides.

Today the residents tried their hand at Aromatherapy by making their own essential oils. They chose from Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Camomile and will be patiently waiting 48 hours before straining their oil to use for hand massages.

To all the Amber Court Team, You are such an important part of peoples lives at such a special time when smiles, kindness and care mean the world. Thank you for looking after my dad and also me. Delma, Lily and Alice you were stars during everything.

Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.

Residents helped make colourful Mardi Gras shakers from empty Pringles tubes, cardboard rolls and paper towel tubes. They were decorated with free wallpaper samples, coloured feathers, flowers, butterflies and beads. They were then filled with dried rice.

Great performance from our entertainers today, Al and Ian from Music In Mind did themselves proud with their 60s and 70s songs. The residents sang along and enjoyed the afternoon. 

This afternoon our residents enjoyed a game of bingo. 

England, Scotland and Wales all saw their warmest days of the year on Wednesday 2nd June. 

The sun was out in its full splendour and so were the Knights Court residents! Our residents enjoyed engaging in numerous different outdoor activities this week including lawn bowls.