The residents and the children from the nursery next door were talking about the importance of recycling. For that reason the residents decided to use tins as pots where you can put seasonal flowers, showing the children an easy way to recycle. Apart from the tins, the residents also decorated plain ceramic pots with acrylic paint and sticks showing them their artistic skills. Finally, they planted begonias and succulent plants creating beautiful pots that have been displayed all around the garden. 

We are getting ready for St George's Day with music creating a happy vibe all round we made some placemats together for the day and we made some placemats together for the day and they made bunting to put all around the house. We are looking forward to a great day of celebration and hoping the sun will shine all day. 

Our residents had a lot of fun painting eggs, Easter stands and creating beautiful Easter wreaths. We also had our Easter bunny deliver Easter Eggs to all our residents rooms. 

We love celebrating birthdays but when it is a milestone birthday, we like to go that extra mile by celebrating in style!

Easter bonnets, karaoke and fun on Easter Day. All residents received either an Easter egg or an Easter gift and an Easter greetings card. 

We had a game of skittles today. The residents used great strength and aim to knock the skittles. They soon became a little competitive and had good sportsmanship. They played for nearly an hour and really enjoyed it. Some people had a turn and others enjoyed just watching and taking in the atmosphere. 

At Bowerfield House Ron and Dianne enjoyed a game of football on the table which was lots of fun and Ron was happy he won. We will have lots more fun and laughs with all our residents and bring out our competitive sides. 

Theresa was overjoyed at the numerous cards, flowers and gifts she received from family and friends which made her birthday so special.  The beautiful ombre birthday cake made by our very talented Head Chef Sam was just the icing on the cake, so to speak, as the celebrations lasted all day. 

We celebrated 80 years of service today with our 5 domestic staff here at Willowbank who collectively have worked nearly 80 years between them. We enjoyed afternoon tea in the garden hosted by our home manager Angela Galloway and deputy Hillary. 

We might not be getting out and about or having as many visitors as usual but it's still busy at Princess Lodge. Pam continues to enjoy her weekly manicure whilst friends like to get together to socialise over a jigsaw.