On Good Friday our residents enjoyed hot cross buns while taking part in an Easter quiz. One resident said "this takes me back to when I was young" and we discussed different Easter memories. For those who preferred more art and craft, these residents coloured in Easter themed pictures and we 'planted' them around the home. 

Woodland residents have created the most wonderful artwork for their Easter display, including chicks made from their hand prints and gorgeous bright daffodils that were suspended from the ceiling. After their hard work everyone enjoyed a special afternoon tea.  

We've been getting creative and produced some lovely art work to hang on the wall. We have also added to our spring meadow with a flock of sheep and some colourful butterflies. One of our residents commented that looking at the meadow brings a smile to her face every day and she loves the new additions. 

We had a lovely surprise at Birch Heath Lodge the lovely ladies from Southcroft Health care dropped by with some Easter Eggs for staff and residents. A big thank you to Karen and Stacey for the lovely treat from Amalia our Home Manager and all the team at Birch Heath Lodge. 

The Home Manager made a Simnel cake for the staff and residents and delivered chocolates and sweet treats to everyone. The staff loved the cake with some even thinking he had purchased it. 

Homemade Simnel cake made by the Home Manager and beautiful cupcakes made by Pam in activities. 

In life at times you meet people who blow you away with their kindness and generosity. One such individual Rebecca Dowling, who has handmade beautiful Easter cards for each and everyone of the individuals we care for here at Parkview House, Rebecca your star shines brightly, thank you so so much. 

On St Patricks Day recently everyone decided to get out in the sunshine. Granted it was a bit parky but that didn't deter us at all. Everyone undertook two laps of the garden in a relay, once their laps were completed they handed the baton, so to speak, to another person. There was Irish music in the background which encouraged everyone to sing along and incorporate a little Irish jig as they completed their laps. This built up quite an appetite to enjoy the amazing Irish Beef and Guinness pie for lunch and very tasty colcannon soup to start.

The people we care for at Parkview have been busy bunnies this Easter, putting their creative skills to work with everything from cards to eggs. It's been a smashing time. Happy Easter to you all from everyone at Parkview House. 

The clocks have changed and so has the weather - we all welcome the sunshine. 

2nd - Good Friday - televised Church service at 3pm - hot cross buns for tea

4th - Easter Sunday - televised Church service at 10am - Easter egg deliveries - Easter lunch

12th - International Day of Human Space Flight - movie afternoon - (revisiting man's first step on the moon)

21st - World Creativity and Innovation Week - optical illusion fun, multicultural sing-along and storytelling 

23rd - St George's Day - St George's Day Lunch