We have had lots of happy days at Gateford Hill. Residents have been in the grounds to see the horses that are temporarily in our field. 

Birthdays have been special recently: Mrs H was 90 years old!  We set the lounge up with drinks, nibbles, cards received by Mrs H and her presents.  We all sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and laughed and cried, as Mrs H remembered loved ones.  After lunch, Mrs H’s family came to see her as a surprise, with appropriate social distancing applied in the garden. Mrs H voiced what a lovely day she’d had.

Games have been played all over the home from play your cards right to a music quiz and guess where I am. Fun and laughter had by all including friendly rivalry!

The summer sunshine arrived spectacularly in June here at White Rose Lodge. And what better way to appreciate the beauty of the seaside coast and the floral delights our garden has to offer, than gathering with fellow residents. We engaged in entertainment supplied by the London Theatre Company who performed ‘Summer Holiday Abroad’ in our garden overlooking Bridlington North Beach.

Hope Green celebrated Independence Day last week with an American BBQ, lots of burgers and fries, music and games.

Everyone had a wonderful afternoon joining in the celebrations. 

A belated note to say a sincere thank you for your care for M and support for myself. As you recall, it was difficult for me leaving M at Troutbeck and quiet a challenge after. However, you were always there to help us both through this time.

Thank you once again, I know I sent flowers to Troutbeck but I wanted to Thank you personally. I hope you and yours are well Take care MW

The Belvedere staff and residents were really happy  to receive a generous bundle of sweets and word puzzles from Nurse Plus.

A big thank you from all at The Belvedere

The people living with us at The Belvedere had a lovely day in the sunshine, enjoying garden games and ice lollies.

White Rose Lodge continues to maintain close relationships and links with the community and we were delighted when volunteers approached us to supply the home with entertainment free of charge. At the beginning of June we were enchanted by Brigham's Charity Organ which filled the corridors with sounds from a fun fair.  Alongside well known favourites including ‘Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag’, we had residents singing along, swaying and clapping to the organ.

During the lock down we have been finding plenty of ways to keep ourselves busy including trying different arts and crafts.

We recently tried stencilling which was new to many of us.

June was Pride month and we wanted to show our support at Blenheim Care Centre.

We produced an abstract rainbow painting which we have proudly displayed.