Today we decided as spring is nearly here that we would create our very own take on it. We created these stunning rainbow daffodils; everyone chose how to decorate them and create very beautiful flowers. We were all amazed how wonderful they looked and everyone thoroughly enjoyed creating them. 

We decided today we would have a day of imagination art; I gave the residents numerous items to use whilst using their imagination to create their very own artwork. This worked a treat as it gave them the opportunity to be very creative and use their imaginations to create beautiful art for the home and their rooms.

One of our residents received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from her husband which she was so thrilled about. It also gave her an opportunity to recall how much she enjoyed being in her garden, she recalls the memory of how beautiful they smelt and looked as she strolled in her garden, this bought back fond memories for her. 

An enjoyable and celebrated occasion was held at Ashmead Care Centre on 1st March 2021 for St David’s Day. The theme was Rugby and prior to the day itself, residents were encouraged to make their own Welsh Love Spoon (pictured), an explained of which is below:-

“The custom of giving hand carved love spoons to loved ones began in Wales in the 17th century. A love spoon can be given a meaning depending on the symbols used for its design:-

We at Highfield enjoyed Valentine’s Day with lovely music, karaoke, dance, and a little tea party with variety of Valentine cupcakes. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day and can’t wait for our next celebrations.

We are double celebrating pancake day at Abingdon Court this year!  The people living in the home got an early treat with the activities team who went around with their amazing pancake trolley full with a choice of toppings and it went down a treat.

One the day itself the kitchen made sure that pancakes were on the menu to be enjoyed by all.  How Yummy!

We all love a bit of Bingo here at Abingdon court and we have found one that has a little twist.  The bingo we found uses images as well as description which is more engaging for all. This week's theme was baking items and it started a wonderful flow of past memories which included stories of many delicious sounding cakes that the residents remember baking or their mothers baking for them. All participants enjoyed a winning chocolate to celebrate joining in. 

The people who live with us really enjoyed creating beautiful silhouette art, the bright colours and wonderfully textured feathers created a great sensory arts and crafts activity for all to enjoy.

Pancake Day was enjoyed by all at Ashmead on 16th of Feb. Particular interest was shown by Lumi, Home Manager, ensuring that the culinary quality matched the required standards, all our residents enjoyed their pancakes and we cannot wait for more!

Happy Birthday Pam! 

Our wonderful Kitchen Assistant Lisa loves making cakes for the residents birthday.