Here at Abingdon Court we've been preparing for the Big RSPB England Bird Watch the in our craft club this week

Each week our club has been creating cards with Send a Card to a Friend day in mind. This week, a little birdy perched upon our finger, inspiring this nest of cards, ready to take flight, and delight in their destination.

We can't wait to see how many species of bird find solace in our beautiful garden.

Everyone at Furze Hill enjoyed a spectacular production of Cinderella which encouraged a lot of interaction from the audience, "Oh no it didn't" 

Our beautiful home looks so festive and even more beautiful in the snow. 

Celebrating Christmas Jumper at Kingsbury Court with our residential Snow Man “Frosty”

More movement was Thursday fun at Chartwell Manor this week. One of our lovely ladies who live with us used to be a PE teacher - so she led the class this morning. 'More' is Maria Mallaband's Lifestyle Programme which allows us to support our residents in doing...More...😊 

We had a spooktacular time this week at Chartwell Manor for our first Halloween event. Thank you to Bea and Carol in our Lifestyle Team and our very talented Chef, Amanda for the truly delicious cupcakes.

It's Hospice Week this week and in appreciation for the incredible work our local hospice, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity do within Florence Nightingale House and in the community caring for people in their own homes, we thought we would take them some freshly

Last Friday the team at Chartwell Manor supported the Breast Cancer Awareness Day...Wear it Pink. This charity is very close to our hearts as one of our team is still going through it. Kirstin spoke to everyone about her experience, being more aware of our bodies and signs to look out for. We've got you Kirstin!!! Our fundraising totalled £100 - so thank you to everyone who donated.

Venimus, canebamus, totus erat groovy! We came, we sang, all was groovy! On 29th July, 2022, four wandering minstrels decided to beam down to the Troutbeck Care Home with the avowed intent to strum a few chords for the entertainment of all present and to celebrate an unusual concert given there by Jimi Hendrix in 1967. We found an audience for Jimi at the Troutbeck that he could never have imagined 55 years ago when he himself played in the building.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Lace Hill Manor's Head Chef Amanda Healey who was awarded Winner of the Maria Mallaband's 'Hug on a Plate' competition. Alison Frew our Group Head of Hospitality for Maria Mallaband commented-" Amanda produced 10 outstanding desserts – all of which were to a fantastic standard, showing creativity with good presentation and portion sizes.