Coplands care home celebrated Black History Month this week. Staff and some of the people living with us joined together for a celebration. There was a delicious buffet on offer for everyone to enjoy and decorations around the home. Everyone spoke about Black History and what it means to them.

Minster Grange had an amazing Halloween party. Colleagues, the people living with us, and family and friends all attended to celebrate the night. There was a lovely buffet from the kitchen and some tasty cakes. After, pumpkin carving took place, followed by a Halloween film in the lounge with a glass of wine. Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a good night.

The Wharf had a magical day out on The Severn Valley Railway. The people living with us had a great time on the train. We stopped off at Highly Station and strolled to The Engine House Museum and restaurant. In the Engine House there were lots of stalls to take a look at, selling lots of lovely products. We would like to say thank you to Peter and his family for getting us tickets to attend.

Princess Lodge had a great day celebrating Japanese culture. Colleagues and the people living with us dressed in traditional clothing and the kitchen team cooked a brilliant Japanese meal. This included chicken katsu curry and Japanese fluffy cheesecakes. The day also involved learning all about Japan’s culture which was very interesting. 

Glennie House celebrated their 18th birthday this week with residents and staff coming together to have a big party. Bobbie Dazzler provided first class entertainment, singing and dancing with the people living with us. 

The home also celebrated Leigh, Lesley, and Nicola (Care Practitioners), who have worked with us for a huge 18 years. Well done, your hard work and dedication is amazing.  

 

Bridge House Care Home held a Mad Hatters tea party recently.

The people living with us wore mad hats that they had decorated, and staff dressed up as different characters. We had great entertainment, and our wonderful chef gave us an amazing afternoon tea which was as delicious.

There was lots of fun, laughter, singing and dancing. A great day.

We were so pleased that the Understanding Dementia Event that we hosted on Wednesday night at the Hope Centre proved to be so informative and helpful to those that attended.

 

Allingham House Care Home and the local nursery enjoyed an intergenerational art session!

Everyone who joined in had a brilliant time creating some beautiful artwork by using a marbling technique. 

These art sessions combined with intergenerational activities have proven to be highly beneficial for everyone and created a calming environment that bringing everyone joy and happiness.

We had 'Wear Pink Day' at Astor care complex recently, all in aid of cancer awareness.

The people who live with us had a wonderful day dressing up and taking part in activities. We also took time to remember loved ones lost to cancer and our brave warriors fighting it.

Abingdon Court took a trip to The Michaelmas Fair.

This was originally a mediaeval hiring fair for rural farmworkers to find work in the local area around Abingdon-on-Thames. As years have past, the fair has become bigger and bigger and now measures around a mile and a half in length, making it the largest street fair in Europe.

The Michaelmas Fair is remembered fondly by those that live with us, with stories being told of the fun they once had with family and friends.