In the beginning of January residents had a small gathering of thanks to celebrate Cassie the dogs life and all that she gave to the residents here at White Rose Lodge and other homes locally. The gathering consisted of hymns including ‘all things bright and beautiful’ alongside ‘morning has broken’. Reverend Maxine Waller spoke about giving thanks to God for providing us with these animals which give us unconditional love, comfort and Joy. Prayers were said for Cassie and to Jean for allowing us to have shared joyous experiences with Cassie.

People living at Bowerfield House celebrated National Pie Day on Thursday 23rd January. The event was supported and enjoyed by residents, staff and families sharing a meat pie made by the Chef at Bowerfield House. Families were invited to bring in a pie of their choice and join their families for lunch.

We celebrated 2020 in style with a New Year lunch.  We toasted to a happy and healthy New Year for us and our family and friends.

Here at Rosedale Nursing Home we believe that food is the key to a happy home and we believe our standards in the kitchen are high which includes not only the food we serve but also the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen at Rosedale. This is something our Head Chef, Maya Limbu, has taken very seriously in the 3 years she has been at Rosedale. Since joining the team Maya has ensured that standards are met in every aspect whether this be cleanliness, nutrition or preparing the best food for the residents.  We were delighted that when we were inspected in January 2020 the Fo

Cavendish Court is a part of the worldwide initative of 'Postcards of Kindness'.

The home manager joined the Facebook group and that's when the excitement started. Postcards have arrived from all around the world, Dubai, Australia, America and all over the UK. The residents sit and have a cup of tea and talk about what people around the world have written to them and respond to those people who ask for responses.

Last week we took a virtual cruise in Windmill Court. Our virtual ship called in at a different port each day, and finally docked back in England on Friday, just in time for fish and chips.

A massive thank you to the team at Nutanix who made Christmas extra special for our residents at River View Care Home in Reading with a large delivery of presents.

Princess Lodge is a purpose built care home located in the Old Town area of Swindon.  The home offers respite and longer term, residential, nursing and dementia care. The staff team at Princess Lodge is dedicated to offering the highest standards of care in a homely and supportive environment.

Deepdene is a modern, newly refurbished. purpose built 66 bedded care home registered to provide residential, nursing and care for people living with dementia. 

On the 12th November  Katy from EL Pony Therapy came to visit The Moors Care Centre with her a 10 year old American miniature horse called Monet. The white and brown blue eyed horse visited most of the residents in the home. Monet has been on good morning TV and is very handy around the house; helping with emptying the washing machine. 

Monet is more like a large dog than a horse, he went all over the home and was so gentle and calm with all the residents.