Both residents helped with our Valentines Celebrations, we decorated some vases and re-arranged our table decorations with some new red roses. Our Valentines Day will be celebrated with the dining room being decorated with balloons and table cloths and our lovely roses, finished with our chefs valentine menu and heart shaped chocolates to finish. We will also have the lovely Bluebird girls valentine show to watch later on in the afternoon. Some of our residents family have sent in video messages to their loved ones. 

Today we have a very special birthday to celebrate, a 90th and very overwhelmed, grateful and happy chap who was thrilled with his balloon display, his gifts and all his cards and well wishes from his family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!

We were honoured to have been sent valentine teddies from children of Sutton Cum Lound school, all with lovely messages on the back for our residents to enjoy. 

It was a very thoughtful and kind gesture from the children and very much appreciated by staff and residents. Sending a big thank you to all the teachers and pupils.

Singing activities are always a popular request here, and one of our sessions involve a John McSweeney concert with on screen lyrics, advertised as 101 songs you know by heart, a great sing-a-long disc. 

We had a craft session and some good attempts at making cards, even Valentine Cards...well done. 

Today, 12th February, we celebrated 'Chinese New Year'. The dining room was decorated with lanterns and bunting and residents were treated to a fab Chinese meal, getting our taste buds going it was a huge success, smiles all round...and clean plates!

This is a picture of our monthly donation from Margaret Bradie community champion at Asda Falkirk. Margaret has been making monthly donations to the home for over 7 months now. Every month is different. This month we have asked for sketch pads and pencils for our new art class. We have long standing connections with Asda but they have been amazing through this pandemic. Sweets and toiletries are always welcome at Thorntree. 

Residents really enjoyed our pizza making session today. Our residents made the pizza dough from scratch and chose their individual favourite toppings to complete the pizzas. Lots of chats and smiles. 

Today we have thoroughly enjoyed our daily walk and fresh air in our garden this morning, the weather was pleasant enough to enjoy a chit chat on the bench. What a lovely morning, such a great feeling to be out!

The theme for February is 'Peace and Love' as we celebrate the hippy era. A fun atmosphere, as staff join in celebrating peace and love! Enjoyed by all our residents!