We have started decorating hollow eggs ready for our Easter egg hunt on Monday. The residents used stickers and ribbon to decorate their chosen egg and filled the inside with small chocolate eggs. We talked about what they received over Easter when they were younger and what they would buy as gifts now. 

Today we had an unexpected visit from Red Arrows flying over Buckingham House. They are always an amazing sight and never fail to generate excitement. We were all delighted and this prompted lots of chats and reminiscing about the past long after they had roared overhead.  

Here at Thorntree Mews we wanted to do something to take part in the National Day of Reflection and had a sign created and tied to the railing in yellow ribbon to symbolise a year since the first lockdown. Residents discussed the reasons for having this day and taking part and it was a great opportunity for us all to talk through the crazy year we have lived through and how tough it has been at times but also how thankful for the care they have received and for the protection against Covid 19 in the home.

Our Under the Sea theme week was extended by a couple of extra days as we had to postpone our singer last week. However, we finished on a high note with beautiful sunshine for our singer Paul Martin. Some residents were very happy to have their faces painted, others were happy to sport fishy stickers. Sadly 3 members of the staff were eaten by the shark.  

At Cedar Court our residents are getting ready to wear their Easter Bonnets. They did such an excellent job we thought we should share it with you all. All the bonnets are on display in our reception until Easter, it makes us feel joyful just looking at them. Spring is in the air!

Happy Easter from all at Cedar Court Care Home.  

Our cinema room has been completely transformed into a magical under the sea kingdom, with various schools of fish, jellyfish, seahorses, sunken treasure guarded by Pirate Pete and a very friendly, if not very startled looking octopus.  

Jo celebrated 26 years of working at Bowerfield Court on Friday. The staff and residents enjoyed non-alcoholic fizz and some snacks to celebrate! Jo works as a People's Champion Care Assistant and covers domestic shifts also. She started 26 years ago as a kitchen assistant and calls Bowerfield Court residents and staff her family. 

With our hairdressers unable to visit the staff at Bowerfield Court have ensured the people living with us still get some much needed pamper time. A visit to our inhouse hair salon is a great way to spend a morning. It's so lovely to come out looking and feeling like a million dollars.  

We recognised the first day of Holy week and the Sunday before Easter here at Bowerfield Court by making traditional palm crosses. Thank you to St Ambrose Catholic 

Church in Adswood for the donation of the palms.  

Dear Rachel,