Our New Years celebration was a hit! To ring in the new year we had owls and a bird of prey brought in for all of the residents to enjoy. The owl trainer was fabulous and the entertainment session was not only extremely educational, but interactive. Everyone who wanted to could let the owls on their hand. Our bravest residents held chicken legs while an owl flew across the room to their hand. We will definitely be inviting the trainer back to learn more owl and bird of prey facts. 

The end of December and beginning of January have been jammed packed with fun activities inside and outside of the home.

We joined together to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of two of our residents at the Belvedere, amidst fun and celebration, shared by residents and staff, as we enjoyed a lovely anniversary cake and bubbly!

Here at White Rose Lodge we have introduced a monthly Chit Chat Club to replace a Committee Meeting. This offers residents a space with an opportunity to talk and get to know each other without an agenda alongside refreshments of their choice. At the previous meeting we offered cheese and crackers as a resident had verbalised they would like more cheese variety. At the end of the meeting we asked residents if there was something they would like to eat on the next occasion we gather. It was a group decision that the residents would like chocolate eclairs.

In the beginning of January residents had a small gathering of thanks to celebrate Cassie the dogs life and all that she gave to the residents here at White Rose Lodge and other homes locally. The gathering consisted of hymns including ‘all things bright and beautiful’ alongside ‘morning has broken’. Reverend Maxine Waller spoke about giving thanks to God for providing us with these animals which give us unconditional love, comfort and Joy. Prayers were said for Cassie and to Jean for allowing us to have shared joyous experiences with Cassie.

Here at Clarendon Court we are well into our 2020 programme. We have a varied activity programme designed to be interesting, give stimulation and above all a fun experience. 

Highlighted activities for February are; 

One of our most popular cabarets is ‘Robert Burton’ who makes a return visit to us on Wednesday 5th February at 2pm in the Stapeley Suite. 

Bowerfield House celebrated Burns Day with the residents creating arts and crafts work using tartan papers and symbols such as the flower, the Scottie dog, fabric and songs. Families of residents also supported the arts and crafts by working with their loved one dressing up in tartan or assisting with colouring. We had a sing along session with residents who danced and sang on the microphone. This was great for memory lane reminiscence work, exercise and lots of fun. 

People living at Bowerfield House celebrated National Pie Day on Thursday 23rd January. The event was supported and enjoyed by residents, staff and families sharing a meat pie made by the Chef at Bowerfield House. Families were invited to bring in a pie of their choice and join their families for lunch.

We celebrated 2020 in style with a New Year lunch.  We toasted to a happy and healthy New Year for us and our family and friends.

Come along and join us on Friday 21st February and Friday 20th March for our Memory Cafe at Hope Green Care Home. 

From 2pm - 4pm. 

Everyone welcome.