Our residents enjoying being outside in the beautiful weather with the duo Ian and Al singing some of our favourite songs for us. We all enjoyed getting out in the fresh air, celebrating the lovely weather with a sherry and donuts.  

With the weather warming and daffodils blooming, spring is definitely on its way. At Buckingham House we have a number of residents who are very adept at creating fresh flower centre pieces for the restaurant and who could resist daffodils? Such joyful flowers, guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's faces.   

We have started decorating hollow eggs ready for our Easter egg hunt on Monday. The residents used stickers and ribbon to decorate their chosen egg and filled the inside with small chocolate eggs. We talked about what they received over Easter when they were younger and what they would buy as gifts now. 

Today we had an unexpected visit from Red Arrows flying over Buckingham House. They are always an amazing sight and never fail to generate excitement. We were all delighted and this prompted lots of chats and reminiscing about the past long after they had roared overhead.  

Here at Thorntree Mews we wanted to do something to take part in the National Day of Reflection and had a sign created and tied to the railing in yellow ribbon to symbolise a year since the first lockdown. Residents discussed the reasons for having this day and taking part and it was a great opportunity for us all to talk through the crazy year we have lived through and how tough it has been at times but also how thankful for the care they have received and for the protection against Covid 19 in the home.

Our Under the Sea theme week was extended by a couple of extra days as we had to postpone our singer last week. However, we finished on a high note with beautiful sunshine for our singer Paul Martin. Some residents were very happy to have their faces painted, others were happy to sport fishy stickers. Sadly 3 members of the staff were eaten by the shark.  

The residents have been making some Easter treats for the children in our community called Chicks for the community! The residents have been sticking googly eyes onto a lollipop, an orange beak and a feather for some hair to make their own lollipop chicks. They have been writing their own Easter messages into a cut out egg to stick each chick to. The residents loved the idea of making something for the children and being able to send them a little treat over. 

After a game of bingo, Arnold celebrates as he won a bag of marshmallows, which he then kindly asked to be shared with all the residents. I think, hot chocolate and marshmallows in the making. 

At Cedar Court our residents are getting ready to wear their Easter Bonnets. They did such an excellent job we thought we should share it with you all. All the bonnets are on display in our reception until Easter, it makes us feel joyful just looking at them. Spring is in the air!

Happy Easter from all at Cedar Court Care Home.  

This week leading up to Easter the Knights Court Activities team got out all things eggy, fluffy, furry & orange for our Easter Arts and Crafts workshop!

Our residents were inspired and produced some amazing, creative Easter artwork which they would like to gift to family members this Easter. Here are some of the creations they made during our Easter Arts & Crafts workshop