What a way to start our day!.  Gentle stretches and core strength exercises with Melanie who is brilliant at motivating and encouraging participation. Yoga balls are proving very popular in these sessions which sees the numbers increasing week on week. A fantastic way to boost energy, increase stability and balance and a great way to work up that appetite for lunch!.

Another cracking afternoon when much fun was had with a spot of outdoor bowls!.  'Just Bowl' is an innovative and exciting activity that encourages individuals of all ages, particularly those over 60 to get active.  Recent pilots that took place across several care homes showed that residents who participated in the programme felt the physical and mental benefits whilst improving their sense of well-being.   We had a fantastic amount of fun, friendly competition and of course ice lollies to keep us cool!.

The people living with us really enjoyed making the fruit kebabs.  It triggered nice memories of when they were children picking fruit from trees and making fruit pies at home with their mums. Other residents also spoke of during the war time when fruit was very scarce.

Being able to express yourself creatively is so important and can be so therapeutic.  We got the paints out with some of the people who wanted to get painting and enjoy a creative afternoon.  The end results were really lovely. 

Some of the people living with us really like to attend the local church which we organise for them.  We went over this week and really enjoyed the beautiful weather we had.

And there we have it! George turned 101 today! And of course, there was a celebration party including George’s favourite cake, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We are all very happy that we could celebrate this special day with George!

The Cranleigh Carnival managed by The Lions Club, was as an enormous success within our local community. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to display our lovely home, together with arts and crafts, prepared by our residents to raise money for Alzheimer’s. Our Cedar Court stall always attracts the attention of the locals, old and young, we had something for everyone on our charity fund raising stand.

We managed to distribute over 250 goody bags and brochures to members in our community.

We were so thrilled to be joined by our mayor to celebrate the Queens Jubilee at the home.  We had some music, refreshments and cake.  The Mayor spent sometime with the people living at the home which they really enjoyed.

We had a fantastic party in our gardens to mark the Queens Jubilee.  The BBQ was going, the union jack flying and lots of cake for everyone to enjoy.  We also planted a tree in her Majesty's honour for all to enjoy which has a beautiful plaque next to it. Huge thanks to everyone that made the day so successful. 

Karaoke is always fun and here at Birch Heath Lodge it is a hugely popular activity. Elvis Presley is a fan favourite and as you can see always creates moments of magic.