As part of our celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we invited a local ice cream vendor to visit our home and let our residents enjoy the ice cream he sells. All the staff and residents enjoyed this kind treat.

Platinum Punch and Royal Spritz were available from our Jubilee Cocktail Bar alongside a lovely Royal Quiz. Some residents were very competitive whilst others just soaked up the atmosphere, as there was something for everyone. Cupcakes added to a scrumptious surprise! We've definitely celebrated the Platinum Jubilee in style.

The manager of Hope Green spent time alongside residents over the Jubilee holidays and helped to create a beautiful Tree of Celebration. Throughout the year we visit this special tree at the entrance to our lovely home and decorate it to reflect special moments together, so it was important to us to meet for the Platinum Jubilee. Ribbons of red white and blue, and pine cones painted by our craft club adorned the branches with pictures and other recycled decorations.

Relatives were invited to share the day with the residents as we planted our Jubilee tree and we provided live entertainment along with a lovely buffet. We had games and painting and we gave everyone a plant that they took home with them to plant in their garden.

We made a tree that included photo's of the residents dressed up as Kings and Queens to make the Kings and Queens of Westbourne tree.

We were delighted to welcome our local MP Fleur Anderson to unveil the official plaque for our beautiful bottlebrush tree, planted to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

Like many people across the UK, we wanted to join in and enhance our own garden environment by planting a tree to celebrate the jubilee, which we hope will be enjoyed by all for many years to come.

We were busy getting ready for the Platinum Jubilee. Our entry is decorated in tribute to the queen and her notable life. From facts about the commonwealth, to hobbies and baby photos we were excited for the celebration to begin.

This year Nurse’s Day happened to fall during National Donut week so our residents had a wonderful time decorating donuts for our wonderful nurses. Not only was it fun but they were definitely as tasty as they looked!

Chef Allan found himself on TV last month as the National Technical Officer for British Taekwondo, this was at the European Tae championships 2022 Manchester.

His family are very proud of all his achievements as are we here at Howgate House.

Allan loves to tell the residents stories and show pictures about his son who is still active in the sport.

The Platinum Jubilee party was in full swing at The Wharf.  The bubbles were flowing for our families and loved ones with a sumptuous buffet that just kept on giving!.  Everyone had a fabulous time, the feedback has been truly heartwarming and we just can't wait to be able to do it all again very soon!.

We've had a sensational time celebrating the Platinum Jubilee with those living with us, families, loved ones, our fabulous teams and entertainment.  It has been a beautiful time to welcome so many visitors and to see the wondrous expressions of joy all around!.