The residents, relatives and staff got into the "Spirit" of Halloween when they dressed up for the day. There were witches, ghosts and ghouls a plenty.  Preparation started well before the day with all the decorations being made by residents in arts and craft classes.

Witches, wizards and magical cats walked the corridors of Bridge House Care Home last week, as staff took great delight in dressing up in an array of spooky costumes for Halloween. 

Residents spent the morning baking Halloween-themed cakes and really enjoyed the specially prepared themed menu designed to celebrate the day.

Annie Lewis, Home Manager at Bridge House, said “It was a lovely celebration and the residents really enjoyed the baking along with the fantastic magician who came to entertain us all in the afternoon”.

 

They’ve done it Again !

Staff at Bridge House Care Home, Elstead are celebrating their fantastic achievement of being nominated for the 2nd year running

at this year's Surrey Care Awards, in not just one, but two categories! .

Kim Doody, Deputy Manager has a well deserved individual nomination in the Front Line Leader category, whilst the home is competing for the prestigious Care Provider of the Year award.

The gala Awards ceremony takes place at Epsom Downs Racecourse  on Friday 22nd November - so fingers crossed.

 

Rose Lodge Care Home on Carers Way, Cobblers Lane, Newton Aycliffe recently completed a fundraising walk in support of the Alzheimer's society.  The staff at Rose Lodge met outside the home and walked along the 5 mile Great Aycliffe walk to raise money as part of the Alzheimer's memory walk.  They all had such a lovely day which took a few hours and they even met up with one of our residents part way through with her son which was a lovely surprise to the walkers.

The staff and residents of Willowdene Care Home of Lizards Lane, Sedgefield were tickled pink on Friday 18th October after holding their annual fundraising event to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness month.  They had a lovely day dressing up in pink to support the charity and raised £95 through donations from the staff to go to the charity. Angela Penman, Activities Coordinator said “Our staff and residents love to have a bit of fun at the home and it gives the residents of Willowdene a real sense of giving something back whilst raising money for a worthy cause”.

Cedar Court Care Home marked World Alzheimer’s Day with a wonderful afternoon of music. Residents and families enjoyed a wonderful show from the female singing trio Timeless.

We hosted a very special event at Buckingham House  on “Wear it Pink Day.  Breast Cancer Now is a charity that is close of the hearts of many of the staff and families at Buckingham House.  The team threw themselves into the day dressing in pink and there were plenty of cakes and goodies available throughout the day.

All proceeds will be donated to “Wear it Pink”

 

Dianne Simpson`s lemon Torte was voted best dessert in MMCG`s first Chef of the Year Competition. The event was held at the professional kitchens at Unilever in Leatherhead and hosted by My Purchasing Partner on the 3rd October.

Dianne said "I was extremely nervous but loved every minute and was really pleased & proud to have won Best Dessert for Batley Hall."

Residents and staff at Batley Hall added their congratulations and are thrilled that Dianne has got the recognition she deserves. Well done Dianne. 

On a bright Monday morning in September, Activities Coordinator Christine Brown from Howgate House Care Home ‘Braved the Shave’ for Macmillan.

Christine roped in her colleague and friend Pam Greaves who is a Senior Carer to do the deed.

Christine has been an employee of Howgate House for 28 years and Braved the Shave as some of the residents cheered and looked on.

Situated near the historic canal town of Stourport, The Wharf Care Home is a purpose-built care home offering residential and nursing care. The home also provides care for people living with dementia.