Ashmead took the opportunity to take advantage of the break in the clouds on Friday 6th August 21 by hosting an Australian themed BBQ. Full Australian dress was worn by both residents and staff whilst enjoying the beautifully prepared marinated burgers, chicken and sausages provided by the catering team. Homemade salads and pastas were also on the menu accompanied by traditional Australian songs”

At Coplands we have mini coffee shop inauguration ceremony held in Hawk unit dated 26th of July 2021 organised by home manager.

Residents attended the ceremony; everyone was having a great time and enjoyed the day with soft background music.

The manager was serving fresh juices and coffees with some cookies and snacks. Hawk unit staff joined in too.

One of our residents family member brought in some beautiful flowers for her. Our resident loved the colour of them and was very happy to have received such a lovely gift from family.

People born in the month of July are very optimistic. They have a tendency to be extremely positive in every situation. If you have a July-born baby, rest assured because he/she will be liked by all. July-borns focus on the bright side of life. They are humorous, especially when they are with friends and acquaintances.

Lempen Theatre company entertained our residents with a story of 'The fisher and wife'

Our activities theme for August here at Bowerfield Court is 'Summer Holidays'. We've spent time reminiscing about childhood holidays and what we enjoyed most about them. It was agreed that kite flying was fun and so we built and decorated our own. We attempted to fly them however the wind just wasn't strong enough. We also enjoyed some sand art which included decorating ice creams and ice lollies. We finished off by making flip flop suncatchers. Ice creams, kites, sand and flip flops - just what a summer holiday is all about!

Residents enjoyed a spot of baking today as we prepared a lovely biscoff flavoured cheesecake. Some of the residents crushed the biscuits for the base and others whipped the cream for our cheesecake mix, we all worked as a team to make a delicious pudding which we enjoyed in the afternoon with a steaming hot drink. It was an understatement to say it was scrumptious.

Every month Hope Green is visited by a local accordion player who fills the garden with beautiful music and encourages everyone to get involved. There is something very special about 'live' entertainment and it's definitely something to enjoy with friends. It was wonderful to see residents and staff dancing, singing 'karaoke style' and having fun together. The day was made complete with a picnic lunch whilst the sun was still shining.

River View delivered some packages to Reading Hospice, The British Heart Foundation and Age UK charity shops in Reading. We appreciate the work the volunteers are doing, especially in the recent heatwave. So please do have a cup of tea and biscuits on us.