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Residents of Ashfield Court Care Home had a great afternoon flipping pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. We asked our residents how they’d like their pancakes and a few said they’d like to have a try at making their own.

Pancake Day at Ashfield Court

March 2020

WOW! March is here, another month of experiences designed to be interesting and stimulating and above all fun.

Highlighted activities for March at Clarendon Court are;

Upcoming Events at Clarendon Court for March

March 2020

Jed who is extremely excited to dress up as the March Hare for our Mad Hatter Tea Party. Our residents have been working very hard on their costumes and the decorations. We cannot wait until the big day!

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Preparations

March 2020

It was a special outing for one of our resident's Audrey as it was the first time she was feeling up to going on one of our Wednesday outings. She used to go to Disley Community Centre every week for cuppa and chat and would bake cakes for everyone and help out in the kitchen.

Special Outing for Audrey

March 2020

We had a great Valentines Day at Bowerfield Court with a buffet party, cake decorating, bucks fizz and romantic films in the afternoon. Prior to the big day we had made decorations, Valentines and had special Valentines Day entertainment.

Valentines Day Preparations at Bowerfield Court

March 2020

On the 21st February, Hope Green held their Memory Café with lots of guests including the Mayor of Macclesfield. We had an acoustic band with lots of singing and dancing, homemade cakes and games to play.

Our residents and visitors thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Memory Cafe at Hope Green

March 2020

Residents and families of Howgate House were invited to a community coffee morning at the local Primary School.

Cake and Coffee Morning for Howgate House Residents

March 2020

On Valentines Day Howgate House residents enjoyed a good old singalong with percussion instruments.

The shakers were homemade out of old plastic bottles with dried corn, peas and beans.

Fun afternoon enjoyed by all.

Music Afternoon at Howgate House

March 2020

The residents at Skell Lodge loved meeting our new friend Annie (the dog). Annie comes to see us every week and we get cuddles and the chance to feed her biscuits.

Residents at Skell Lodge Meet Annie

March 2020

Congratulations to our employee of the month Flenton D'Cruz at Abingdon Court Care Home.

Employee of the Month at Abingdon Court

March 2020

We are so proud at Abingdon Court Care Home, three of our Senior Health Care Assistants completed a one year program to become Care Practitioners and graduated on 28th January 2020.

Care Practitioner Graduation

March 2020

This month at The Moors Care Centre, the residents decided to take on a a new challenge, as it is Easter soon and we are getting very excited about the arrival from Incredible Eggs. For 10 days residents will be able to watch a number of chicks hatch and take care of them.

Easter Preparations at The Moors Care Centre

March 2020

It’s always sad when we have to say goodbye to one of our residents but what made it more bittersweet was that George Smith had a birthday coming up. His family contacted us after the funeral and donated some money so that George’s good friends at Earsdon Grange could have a tea party in hi

Birthday Tea Party at Earsdon Grange

February 2020

We believe all of our residents are individuals and as such have different likes and dislikes.

Graham goes to the gym

February 2020

Join us at Howgate House in Idle, Bradford on Thursday 5th March from 2 - 4pm for a cuppa and tea loaf. Everyone welcome.

Yorkshire Cuppa and Tea Loaf Event at Howgate House

February 2020

Chris Brown, staff member at Howgate House Care Home is modelling her outfit in preparation for our Tea 4 Free event on Tuesday 5th March 2 - 4 pm.

Preparations at Howgate House for Tea 4 Free Event

February 2020

The Cornwall Air Ambulance does an amazing job and we are proud to support them in anyway we can. For the recent "Wear it Red Day", residents and the team at Windmill Court wore red and our bake sale raised £64.37.

Windmill Court Supports Cornwall Air Ambulance

February 2020

We love to make meals a special occasion with our American Diner being one of our favorite themes at Windmill Court.

American Diner Theme at Windmill Court

February 2020

We celebrated Valentines Day in style with tea, cakes and fizz at Windmill Care Centre in Slough.

Valentine's Day at Windmill Care Centre

February 2020

Flowerland in Bourne End is a favourite place to visit for our residents at Windmill Care Centre, Slough, especially for lunch.

Visit to Flowerland in Bourne End

February 2020

Here at Field View Care Home on Hesleden Road, Blackhall we love a good celebration and we were delighted to celebrate Sheila Dunn’s 100th Birthday on 21st February. Sheila came to us at Field View about a month ago and we were so excited that her 100th birthday was approaching we made

Field View celebrates 100th Birthday

February 2020

Residents at Clumber Court enjoyed a recent visit from Keeley, who came to sing 1950's hits. She was dressed for the occasion ready for lots of dancing with our residents in her 1950's dress.

1950's Hits at Clumber Court

February 2020

Linsay Ellis, one of the home's favourite entertainers came to sing for the residents at Heeley Bank Care Home in Sheffield.

Musical Entertainment at Heeley Bank

February 2020

Join us on Wednesday 18th March 2 - 4pm at our free Memory Cafe. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, please do come along to this free event. Please contact the home for more information and to book your free place.

Memory Cafe at The Belvedere

February 2020

This month we celebrated Valentine's Day with residents and family members or their special partner. We made hearts with moving messages of love on them.

Valentine's Celebrations at Bowerfield House

February 2020

Congratulations to Thorntree Mews for getting 100% in the recent staff survey.

Staff Survey Hamper for Thorntree Mews

February 2020

Love is in the air at Buckingham House.

We had an early Valentine's afternoon tea party. We also offered a private afternoon dinner date for a couple who didn't want to join the party.

Love is in the air at Buckingham House

February 2020

Come along to Abingdon Court's Open Day on Thursday 12th March 10am - 4pm.

Take a tour of our refurbished home and see the brilliant facilities we have to offer.

Enjoy delicious refreshments and entertainment. .

Abingdon Court Open Event

February 2020

Dennis and Brian enjoyed a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry today. They took the train from Alderley Edge to Manchester. Both Dennis and Brian, before their dementia diagnosis travelled via trains most days.

Trip down memory lane for two residents at Cavendish Court

February 2020

Yohden Care Complex on Hesleden Road, Blackhall are delighted to announce after their recent CQC inspection they have remained at GOOD. Yohden Care Complex was inspected in January 2019 and then again in February 2020. CQC inspected the service and grades are based on whether they find

Yohden Care Complex remains Good by CQC

February 2020

February brought with it Valentines and this year we decided to have a weeks worth of Valentines related activities.

Valentine's Week at White Rose Lodge

February 2020

White Rose Lodge was delighted to welcome Jo from the Co-op Funeral Care Company. Jo brought with her a large memory box filled with items of interest for the residents of historical relevance in the hopes of sparking reminiscence.

Sparking reminiscence for residents at White Rose Lodge

February 2020

This week we have been joined with 4 members of the hospice at home staff, they have been working along the staff at Cavendish Court to experience life in a care home.

Cavendish Court creating links with local Hospice

February 2020

Isabella celebrated her 103rd birthday this week at Cavendish Court with her family and staff. We enjoyed cake, music and reminiscing.

Happy Birthday Isabella.

Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday at Cavendish Court

February 2020

Our residents at Hope Green took part in a bit of baking. Residents helped melt chocolate, cover the rice crispies and cornflakes and pop them in paper cases.

They then got to enjoy them later with a cup of tea.

Residents at Hope Green enjoy a day of baking

February 2020

Troutbeck Care Home celebrated Valentines day 2020 in style.

We celebrated with Food Music and specially selected poetry all with Love in mind.

Love in mind at Troutbeck Care Home

February 2020

Staff at Cavendish Court celebrated Valentine’s day with residents and attended work in their Pyjamas. A great atmosphere and fun had by all.

Valentines Day celebrations at Cavendish Court Care Home

February 2020

We had a great time on 20th January hosting a 1940's party. We got dressed up and had our hair done by our activities coordinator Stacey Adams. We had old songs playing on the record player, arts and crafts and food tasting from back in the day.

Garden Hill residents celebrate in style at 1940's themed party

February 2020

Love is in the air at Astor Court and we are celebrating Valentines' Day with our residents, All of our lady residents were given a rose which they were delighted to receive. We also have a few couples who live in the home and a private dining area was set up with tables for two for t

Love is in the air at Astor Court

February 2020

Love is in the air!

The tables are set and the reception area decorated at The Moors Care Centre for Valentine's Day.

Feeling the love at The Moors Care Centre

February 2020

Barnes Court Care Home of Wycliffe Road, High Barnes love being part of the community and have launched an initiative in the home to make baby blankets for the Young Mum and Baby Centre based at Hendon Health Centre. Sue Hutchinson, Activity Coordinator at Barnes Court has organise

Care Home residents at Barnes Court are knitting for the local health centre

February 2020

We had a great day celebrating Burns Night at Belmont House Care Home. The day started off with entertainment from Tony Cerexhe who sang his Scottish Ballads. The residents accompanied him with musical instruments and dancing.

Harrogate Care Home celebrates Burns Night

February 2020

Belmont House Care Home on High Street, Starbeck in Harrogate are delighted to announce the opening of our new residents’ tuck shop. Our shop was opened in the memory of residents at Belmont House who lived with us over a period of 5 years. Husband and Wife both loved the home so much t

Opening of our new tuck shop at Belmont House

February 2020

At Windmill Court we are very lucky to have a regular visitor in Dude the rescue pony. Dude lives at the HUGS Foundation and takes his regular visits in his stride.

Dude the Pony visits Windmill Court

February 2020

Rudolph and his friends were a little bit busy over Christmas and so he sent Little Man, an Alpaca Reindeer to spread festive cheer to residents at Windmill Court Care Home in Cornwall.

Spreading the Christmas Cheer at Windmill Court

February 2020

On Wednesday 5th February, Zoolab came to visit the residents at Wilow Bank. Ella from Zoolab had brought along some giant snails, some millipedes, two rats and a snake.

Zoolab visit Willow Bank

February 2020

We are so fortunate to have contact with Di Hall, ex international Violin player. She has visited us on a number of occasions, calling in to play in resident’s rooms.

Musical Entertainment at The Moors

February 2020

We had a lovely time at the Spa Gardens with several residents, followed by tea and cakes at Booth

Visit to the Spa Gardens for The Moors Residents

February 2020

Residents at Clumber Court Care Home had a fabulous afternoon when Jess visited to sing songs from the forties and fifties. it involved lots of singing, dancing and flag waving!

1940's Music at Clumber Court

February 2020

Carmel Lodge staff celebrated the gardening day on Wednesday 5th February by dressing as Land Girls and speaking with our residents about history WWII - 1939 – 1945.

Everyone had a good giggle and made our residents smile.

Gardening Day at Carmel Lodge

February 2020

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