One of our lady's enjoys using felt tips to colour pictures so we sat and did some colouring, she carefully studies her picture before starting and then creates beautiful artwork. This really gives her a lift and she is very proud of her achievement as are we. 

Here at Willowdene Care Home we were delighted we had been nominated for Care Home of the Year,  Aleksandra Rymut in the kitchen was nominated by you all for Master Chef, Ruth Pearson for Housekeeping Highflyer and Nicola Robson for Hospitality Hero.  We had a lovely buffet which the nominees and residents enjoyed whilst watching the awards on the screen.

Nestled in a sleepy, yet oh so beautiful village in the Cheshire countryside, is Birch Heath Lodge, Christleton. We don’t let a pandemic stop us having fun so, every few weeks, we have an afternoon party. This is time for the residents and staff to relax and enjoy each other’s company and sing our hearts out.  There is always lots of laughter, clapping and swinging our pants. 

Residents and staff were celebrating after Joanne Ball, Care Assistant at Alexandra Court Care Home was named Carer of the Year 2020 at the recent Maria Mallaband Care Group and Countrywide Care Homes Annual Care Awards. 

During the pandemic, at Alexandra Court, we have had a 100th birthday celebration where Margaret received her birthday card from the Queen. The staff held a small socially distanced gathering to celebrate.

Gladys celebrated her 100th birthday with us at Manorhey. The staff decorated her room with balloons, all in matching colours and we had a cake made and for her which was shared out with all residents, at the afternoon tea we held on the floor Gladys lives. 

Alexandra Court have made the most of the beautiful weather, of late and held numerous concerts outside. The residents have thoroughly enjoyed the events, whilst sipping on cold drinks in the fresh air.

On Wednesday 12 August, Amber Court had an Hawaiian Theme Day.  Residents and staff dressed in grass skirts, leis and bright colours.  Hawaiian music was playing and everyone enjoyed an Hawaiian style buffet.  Marianne, Activities Coordinator taught staff how to dance to the Huki Lau and Pearly Shells which are traditional Hawaiian dances, learned during her time working onboard cruise ships and Staff Nurse Patience taught us an island dance.  Residents also enjoyed watching staff members Kath, Alice and Callum expertly do the hoola hoop.

Residents and staff at Parksprings Care Home have created over 100 'High Tea' gift boxes, filled with goodies for our local heroes. The residents coloured in rainbows to decorate each box and the Rosie, Activity Coordinator and Michelle, Deputy Manager, delivered them to the local hospitals, police and fire stations. They were thrilled that they had been thought of and thoroughly enjoyed the treats.

Abbey View's Maintenance man has created a wonderful outside visitors room. It is very simple but it is a lovely area for visitors to meet, in the good weather. They just have to add some flower pots and a book where people can right some messages.