After being closed for such a long period our residents this week enjoyed a concert by one of our regular performers Sam Jones. Sam sang favourite jams requested from residents as they boogied along. We can surely say the residents have thoroughly enjoyed this magical musical moment.

Love was in the air at Manorhey as residents made beautiful cards for their loved ones for Valentines Day. We all got very creative as everyone made their own cards personalised.

We've had quite a few birthdays to celebrate already this month which means lots of cake, singing, dancing and fun to be had by all. We all love a good excuse for a party and the atmosphere is loved by everyone.

We were finally able to welcome in the wonderful Tickled Pink Productions to perform their version of Cinderella. It was an absolute hoot, keeping all who were watching engaged. Filled with classic songs which were sang along to, and full of jokes which left us all belly laughing, is really was full of joy (Oh yes it was!!!).

Australia Day was celebrated with one of our most favourable activities - armchair travel.

Passports and boarding passes in hand, we flew 10657 miles and landed in Canberra. In 3 hours and 30 minutes we travelled around Australia stopping at some really breath-taking destinations, Kangaroo Island, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, Bondi Beach and Sydney Opera House to name but a few. One lady commented "We really do live in a remarkable world to have so much beauty".

A selection of wine and cheese from around the world, what more could you want? Over 25 of the people living with us joined the party and gave their critiques. It was a most enjoyable time and all are very much looking forward to the next soiree.

We celebrated burns night with haggis, neeps and tatties and washed down with a glass of whiskey. We listened to traditional bagpipes after remembering the life of Robert Burns, The peoples poet.

Gardening club is back in full swing and we have began to sow our seeds! All have enjoyed getting their hands stuck in to the soil and looking through the variety of flowers that we have been potting. Look out for our red sunflowers and our giant yellow sunflowers.

Bowerfield House enjoyed making a microwave mug pizza today from the NAPA Activities Calendar. We added all the ingredients to a mug and popped it in the microwave for a minute and 20 seconds, Barry tasted the pizza and said it was lovely.

We had lots of fun making the pizza and talking about different toppings we liked on our pizza.

The Valentines Day activities are well underway, today Vera made a special gingerbread cookie for her daughter to tell her how much she loves her. In Italian of course!