Some of the pictures of the Rio Carnival, getting ready for the afternoon. Cocktails were served, Strawberry Daiquiri and Pimms, lemonade and fruit juices. Our carnival table preparations in the dining room and the conservatory ready for the fabulous buffet. Sandwiches, porkpies, sausage rolls, chips, quiche, taco's and Doritos etc. We also had a lovely fruit cocktail and fairy cakes for dessert. Followed also by the brilliant cake from Jo. 

Our activities theme for the month of May is 'All About Me' so we spent time during this Dementia Awareness Week reminiscing and listening to old familiar songs. We also painted forget-me-not flowers that represent remembrance and are long-associated with dementia. They are also a symbol of the Alzheimer's Society. 

Continuing with our fundraising for the Stroke Association we held a purple day here at Bowerfield Court. Everyone wore a purple ribbon and enjoyed the variety of purple sweets and cupcakes that were on offer. We took part in the quiz made by the charity itself and especially joined in the 'Catchphrases' section. 

We love to keep active at Hope Green and Balloon Tennis is one of our favourite games to enjoy together. With music on in the background too we find ourselves singing whilst playing. Always with lots of laughter and smiles, it's a great way of keeping ourselves moving and building friendships. Fun and friendship is a great combination and very important to us. 

Bowerfield House has enjoyed a beach day today while listening to the Cliff Richard song Summer Holidays. Carers Vicky and Joan waited at our new bus stop for the bus to take them to the beach. Our residents enjoyed touching the sand and feeling it between their toes and touching the shells. After the beach we enjoyed a toffee latte while watching the film Summer Holiday. Residents and staff had a fantastic morning and we chatted about the different holidays we have had over the years. We all had a great day. 

Parkview House promoted World Hand Hygiene Day recently with the people who live and work at the home. The "Save Lives: Clean Your Hands global campaign", launched in 2009 and is celebrated annually on 5th May (World Hand Hygiene Day), aims to maintain global promotion, visibility and sustainability of hand hygiene in health care and to 'bring people together' in support of hand hygiene. 

Everyone who lives and works at Princess Lodge celebrated International Nurses Day with style with gifts and pizza. It was a day to thank all of the amazing nurses, not just at Princess Lodge but across the world for their continued support, dedication and kindness. 

There has to be a special mention to the fabulous Head Chef Shushma Gurung for making this stunning cake. 

With International Nurses Day falling in the same week as Mental Health Awareness Week, we have everyone's mental health in our hearts. We have touched base with everyone to ask 'How are you?'. We also handed out lots of little sweet treats to remind everyone - 'YOU ARE NOT ALONE'. Now more than ever we need to find ways to stay connected with our friends. No one should feel alone, or without the information, support and help they need. Happy Nurses Day. 

Outdoors or indoors, there is always time to enjoy a spot of gardening. We plant and grow everything from bright flowers to green ferns. 

We celebrated International Nurses Day with our nurses and residents. We appreciate all the hard work they put into our care and home. Thank you.