Today it snowed so we thought we would take the opportunity and give the residents a feel of the great outdoors by bringing the snowballs inside to them. Thinking that it would bring back memories of wintry walks in the snow and childhood memories. It was met with mixed feelings but I think it was a great success as many had fond memories of their childhood antics in the snow. Many wanted to touch the snow, some enjoyed the experience and it gave them a chance to reminisce.  

We have been donated beautiful sensory hand knitted blankets for our residents and we would like to say a big thank you all at the Leyton village craft group. We very much appreciate your support and wish to say thank you for your kind donation our residents love them! 

Today we made some bird feeders to place in the garden. The residents helped tie knots in the string and advised me on where to hang the feeders. There was also a bird identifying quiz. The residents knew some of the birds straight away and debated on others. This was a lovely activity as the residents talked about the birds they like and stories of birds they remembered from when they were younger. Such as certain robins coming to their garden everyday as they are territorial. Or big hawks they had seen swoop to catch prey in a field. 

An enjoyable afternoon of painting tropical fish suncatchers for an upcoming event. Lots of brightly coloured fish are now ready for our next theme day. 

We had a packed house for this afternoons movie 'We Bought A Zoo'. 

Residents were keenly gathering straight from lunch to watch this lovely true story

Residents here at Mary Chapman Court, enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of colouring and chatting. Our residents really enjoy this as a way to pass the time with lots of colours and pictures to choose from and a good cup of tea whilst having a chat with our close friends!

The Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band came to us here at Ashmead. The Band joined us on a chilly Saturday afternoon, playing Xmas carols, much to the delight of our residents, every one looked out of their windows and enjoyed an afternoon full of music and fun.

Mr and Mrs Martin have been married for 70 years they received a card from the queen and enjoyed afternoon tea together, Mr Martin said the secret to a happy marriage is to let the wife do all the talking and we do our best to make each other happy, since the lock down Mr Martin has been drawing pictures of his wife from memory through the decades he said she has not changed a bit since the day we meet.

Bridlington Priory were asking residents to join them this year in lighting up your windows with the words, hope, light and love. Therefore, we decided to join them and get creative.

We displayed them in the summerhouse with fairy lights around our artwork. Our home has been put on the map so people in the local community can walk around and see the artwork. 

We had a wonderful visit from Iceland in December delivering 6 bags full of mince pies for staff and residents.  They were delicious and we enjoyed them with cream too.

Thank you Iceland.