It is the year of the tiger which means this year is all about courage, generosity and peace. If you're celebrating the Chinese New Year, Bowerfield House would like to wish you all good health, wealth and good vibes for the new year!

Bowerfield House enjoyed a lovely Chinese take away and we all tucked in to our yummy meal and we all had a go eating with the chop sticks and we had plenty of giggles but we all managed to do it eventually, later in the day we watched a fire work display on the projector.

Last week our residents were getting crafty creating Chinese lantern and fans for Chinese New Year and enjoyed a Chinese curry dish for dinner. Our residents enjoyed film afternoon watching the famous funny face and got to choose within the group what they would like to watch. We had a remembrance on buddy holly, and sang songs on karaoke in remembrance of him and passed pictures around the room. Our residents got up and sang on karaoke and told the group some information that they knew about buddy holly. We then enjoyed cake and coffee along with a nice chat.

Bowerfield House enjoyed celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee 70th Anniversary of her reign, what an amazing woman! Elizabeth II is already the nations longest reigning monarch, and the longest still serving sovereign in the world, no wonder the world loves her, long live the Queen.

Bowerfield House enjoyed making table decorations, we had a craft day making soldiers from toilet rolls.

Heather and a few carers loved dressing up in silly glasses and hats and waved our flags we all enjoyed our day celebrating.

What a better way to enjoy Saturday evening with a Cheese and Wine Party! The residents had a great time singing and dancing their favourite songs while a selection of red and white wines were served with cheese, grapes and crackers.

For Chinese New Year our lovely residents enjoyed arts and crafts, creating Chinese lanterns and fans. Everyone was happy and we did the craft step by step so that everyone knew exactly how to make them.

Our residents love receiving mail. Karen, from the postcards of kindness scheme, sent us some lovely cards with some interesting news and facts. They were great conversation starters.

We had fun this afternoon playing balloon volley ball, such a simple game but its great for hand eye coordination, and is always a good team building exercise that both residents and staff can enjoy together.

We celebrated the Chinese New Year in style. We watched a beautiful Dragon Dance show from Hong Kong on our large screen, ate Chinese spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce and prawn crackers, we listened to relaxing Chinese Music and learnt a little about the History of the Chinese Rulers. We all had a fun and interesting afternoon, enjoyed by everyone.

We have made a beautiful dried flower wreath from flowers that have been sent in to Residents throughout the year.

We love the Craft Sessions and can't wait to getting potting seeds and bulbs for Spring.

There was some lovely work produced in our mindful colouring session. Residents listened to relaxing mindful music whilst producing their pieces. These sessions aim to improve focus and concentration and reduce stress. We finished off our session with a herbal tea.