We decided we would have a Chinese themed day. Our wonderful chef came up with a very tasty menu for our residents, which they all really enjoyed. We then made Chinese lanterns to decorate the dining room tables and the residents seemed to find this very enjoyable. Everyone had a lovely day. 

For Games Day this week the residents at The Hawthorns played a range of games and together cheered each other on to win prizes. Everybody had a great laugh when the residents thought hard to think of quotes to go with some amusing photos we displayed. 

Volunteers week is a time to recognise the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. At Riverview we delivered gifts and a big thank you to the unsung heroes at our local Sue Ryder and Cats Protection League charity shops. From everyone who lives and works at Riverview Care Home, thank you to all volunteers for the difference you make to so many people. 

Gail from Abbey View Nursing Home got her lovely long hair chopped and donated it to The Little Princess Trust. 

To all the Amber Court Team, You are such an important part of peoples lives at such a special time when smiles, kindness and care mean the world. Thank you for looking after my dad and also me. Delma, Lily and Alice you were stars during everything. Thank you to everyone else who made my dad smile, laugh or had a nice chat with you. It means so much.

Love, D. H & T xxx

Bowerfield House and our sister home The Belvedere linked up to do a come dine with me event. Our theme was royalty so we wore cut out face masks and got the Union Jack flags out. We also wrote the Queen a birthday card as its her official birthday next week, Happy Birthday Your Majesty. Bowerfield House residents Pat, Jenny and Geoffrey prepped all food and I drove down to The Belvedere to drop the food off where the activity coordinator Katie cooked it.

Residents helped make colourful Mardi Gras shakers from empty Pringles tubes, cardboard rolls and paper towel tubes. They were decorated with free wallpaper samples, coloured feathers, flowers, butterflies and beads. They were then filled with dried rice. Betty helped to make giant colourful tissue papers flowers for display at the party. 

The backdrop was created by activities coordinator Marianne, residents helped to put up the balloons and decorations. The cake was made by one of our carers in the company colours. Marianne decorated it with a Mardi Gras Mask, feathers, flowers, butterflies and baubles. 

Margaret helped to paint and decorate Mardi Gras Masks for the party.

What a perfect day to celebrate national milkshake day by making our own in the sunshine.