Forget-Me-Not Flower Garden installation with KEMP Hospice
The Wharf Care Home proudly supporting the Forget-Me-Not Garden 21st - 29th August at Brinton Park. The lovely people at KEMP Hospice based in The Wyre Forest put together incredible collection of uniquely handcrafted Forget-Me-Not Flowers which were available for members of the public to secure a flower in memory of a loved one. Volunteers from The Wharf got stuck in putting the installation together and were thrilled to be able to support such a wonderful event.
National Teddy Bear Day
For National Teddy Bear Day, as a home we decided to donate three brand new teddy bears to a local children's hospital. Before we could do this, we needed to give these wonderful bears a name!
Birthday Box Creations
At Appletree Court, we’re always looking for new ideas to give people living with us small, personalised treats for their birthday
We found some empty boxes and decided to decorate them and fill them with a selection of favourite chocolates and biscuits. As these little treat boxes have proved so popular with everyone, our residents are now making their own boxes to give as special gifts to their family and friends.
Apples Galore
Our apple trees have really bloomed this year and so we decided to make Apple Cake and Apple Crumble
Garden Centre Trip
Some of those living with us at Buckingham House enjoyed a lovely trip out to a local garden centre in Bourne End recently.
In addition to looking at all of the wonderful flowers and plants on display, we enjoyed a cup of tea and delicious slice of cake in their cafe.
Congratulations Amita
Congratulations to Amita Gurung who has recently completed the Care Practitioner Programme
Amita is looking forward to continuing her career with us at Highfield Care Home and gain further clinical skills. To celebrate Amita’s achievement, she was presented with this lovely hamper from our Training and Development Team.
Well done Amita from all of the staff and residents at Highfield
Olympic Fever
As July came around, our home was hit with a case of Olympic fever. Eyes glued to the TV’s as we gawp with pride at the fantastic Olympians from all across the globe, as they compete for coveted titles in sports which have provided entertainment and joy for those who live here, for their entire lives.
Patisserie Masterclass - Macarons
In the spirit of France and to celebrate Bastille Day, we tried our hand at baking our own French patisserie in the form of Macarons!
Abingdon Airlines departing to France!
As part of our Summer Armchair Travel series, we all boarded Abingdon Airlines to take a tour of France!
We enjoyed some French bread with some classic soft French cheeses, washed down with a gorgeously refreshing French white wine. We enjoyed the sounds of traditional a French accordion as we imagined cruising down the river Seine.
As Autumn Approaches -Tree Painting
At a recent painting session, themed on the changing colours of Autumn , everyone had fun painting trees and some of our group even mixed it up a bit by adding buttons, with spectacular results.