In Tilehurst we are blessed to be surrounded by an amazing community which was even more apparent over the last 16 months.  At River View are aware that for some people it’s been very difficult not seeing friends and family. We are so glad that our own visiting guidelines have changed and that we are welcoming more and more guests back into the home and garden. River View has continued to share gift bags with local people in our community such as the groups of people who regularly attend Careys Church Group and Life springs Church.

What a summer of sport!  We were talking recently about how everyone welcomed the European Football tournament at River View. All those living and working at Riverview were cheering England on. England may not have won the final but River View won as a team.

As soon as the essential work on the roof came to an end our team of gardeners were straight into the garden and they have returned it to the lovely calm space we all know and love.  We have thrown open the doors and welcomed all those who live and work at Riverview, plus guests back into the garden.  What a difference a bit of sunshine makes.

Everyone at Kings Court loved Wimbledon fortnight recently and we were sad to see it come to an end.

Janette, one of the activities team hosted a special event.  Those people who live at Kings Court Made flags and of course there was plenty of strawberries and ice cream.  All of the matches were on TV in our very own pub The Kings Court Arms for everyone to watch.

Roll on next year.

Recently we celebrated the Henley Regatta at Kings Court.  There was a fabulous boat to row with picnic baskets and hats for the ladies and jaunty ties for the gents. The activities team took the boat on a tour of the home and visited residents in their rooms too. It was a great fun filled day messing about on the river.

At Ashmead recently we celebrated National France Day.  The whole day was a tribute to our French neighbours. The catering team prepared traditional French food, music to match the occasion was played and every effort to wear French dress was made.

Bowerfield House and The  Belvedere joined together and wrote pen-pal letters to each other. Pat and Joyce from Bowerfield House and 2 residents from The Belvedere - then me Barry and Pat had a lovely walk in the sunshine to the post box to post the letter. We enjoyed the walk and a lovely chat in the fresh air.

Buckingham Hose would like to say a big congratulations to Robyn for being accepted on the Trainee Nursing Associate programme! Well done Robyn, we appreciate all your hard work!

Hope Green residents are enjoying keeping up to date with Olympics 2021. Discussing the newspapers together, watching the GB hockey team and making our own collages was a great way of celebrating sport across the world and prompted lots of conversations about our favourite moments.

Everyone joined to celebrate this important birthday. Residents and staff sang all together Happy Birthday to our resident, wishing him all the best in his 90th Birthday.