Residents helped make colourful Mardi Gras shakers from empty Pringles tubes, cardboard rolls and paper towel tubes. They were decorated with free wallpaper samples, coloured feathers, flowers, butterflies and beads. They were then filled with dried rice. Betty helped to make giant colourful tissue papers flowers for display at the party. 

Faye is making the most of this glorious weather, she loves gardening and has done a great job weeding the flower beds today. She said she was in her element, and as her next job she would like to paint the roof white. She has lots of great ideas for home and garden improvement and an abundance of energy to match. 

The backdrop was created by activities coordinator Marianne, residents helped to put up the balloons and decorations. The cake was made by one of our carers in the company colours. Marianne decorated it with a Mardi Gras Mask, feathers, flowers, butterflies and baubles. 

Great performance from our entertainers today, Al and Ian from Music In Mind did themselves proud with their 60s and 70s songs. The residents sang along and enjoyed the afternoon. 

The residents at Mary Chapman had a treat with a visit from Elvis. He didn't disappoint (especially the ladies!) as he sang and danced his way through an hour of Rock n Roll and of course Elvis songs!

Hope Green have some new arrivals in their garden and they include two lovely yellow ducks! One of our residents families has been delivering new ornaments for our garden and each week there is a new surprise. They have included a panda and a monkey! This weeks two little ducks brought conversation about bingo calling and we couldn't resist having a photo of them. We're incredibly thankful for such thoughtfulness and we'll be enjoying them all summer.

This afternoon our residents enjoyed a game of bingo. 

Margaret helped to paint and decorate Mardi Gras Masks for the party.

We have been enjoying time spent outside today at Troutbeck. The chess set is set up in the beautiful courtyard ready for the next players to see if they can win. 

During this week of 7th-13th June, the nation celebrates Carers Week. There are currently around 6.5 million* carers in the UK, looking after their children, parents, siblings, partners, family, friends and even neighbours. At MMCG, we have an enormous amount of respect for these individuals and would like to take a moment to recognise their efforts. So, what is carers week about?