When the music flows, you've just got to bust a move. Dancing is the best form of exercise ever!

We have been hosting dinner parties at Ashmead. It's a very relaxing setting with music in the background. The people who live at Ashmead enjoy having lunch together and choosing their own menu beforehand but most of all they enjoy chatting and sharing memories and stories together. As we are not able to visit the restaurants at the moment we decided to bring the restaurants to Ashmead. 

An enjoyable day was had by all at Ashmead Care Centre when an Indian Cuisine BBQ with a Military twist was arranged for the residents. Residents and staff enjoyed the special BBQ prepared by the Head Chef and his team. The activities team decorated the garden for the party and wore clothing to suit the occasion. As well as music, singing from the residents could be heard throughout the community. 

Bowerfield House celebrated Carers Week by giving our fantastic team of carers a certificate and a homemade keyring made by myself with a heart mental heath jigsaw logo and a Alzheimer's logo. This is a gift of appreciation from myself and the management team Kirsty and Charlie, we would like to say a big thankyou for the amazing job they do.

Carers week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of carers and how hard they work.

We had a visit from Jim, our favourite ice cream man. Residents and staff enjoyed their ice creams which they had after eating fish and chips in paper trays to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day. 

We have had a large delivery of cakes supplied from the friends of Troutbeck which was a lovely surprise. The residents will really enjoy these this afternoon with their cups of tea.

Thank you for the lovely treats from all at Troutbeck Care Home. 

Care Home Open Week is just around the corner and we want to embrace this fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on what we do across our care homes.

This annual initiative, which this year takes place from June 28 to July 4, is a chance to celebrate social care and highlight everything care homes and their residents have to offer – and that is a lot!

Dear Rachael,

Please will you convey our thanks to all your staff at Clarendon Court Care Home for the love and care you showed whilst looking after 'G'. We are truly thankful that G was discharged back to Clarendon Court from Leighton Hospital and allowed to die peacefully in the surroundings of people and in an environment he was comfortable with.

The residents enjoyed soaking up the sun on Wednesday afternoon at Dussindale Park. We planted tomato plants and sprinkled sweet pea seeds in our garden. We can't wait for the wonderful display and delightful smell. 

Staff and residents enjoyed a BBQ in the sun this week at Dussindale Park. Our chef prepared delicious burgers and hot dogs, all washed down with a tipple.