It's always sad when we lose a resident at the home but we received these beautiful flowers from a friend of the lady who passed away in December which really brightened our day.  The staff were thrilled to read the lovely card which was attached to the flowers thanking us for all of the care we had given to her friend over the time she had lived with us.

Normally we would have visits from our local schools over Christmas so we were so delighted to receive this handmade wreath made by the children of William Bellamy School in Dagenham.

We were so touched that they took the time to spread some Christmas Cheer and let us know that they were still thinking of us.

Our Christmas luncheon club came around so quickly. The menu this year was:

Duck and orange pate

prawn cocktail

roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings 

traditional Christmas pudding

cheese board 

Wyndham Hall are having a Christmas Party with a difference this year, after the very different year we have had, so MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY it is.

We would like to give a huge thankyou to LENK cakes Bicester who made this stunning cake for us.

Our recent road trip took us to Bath and being so close to Box and our trip brought back wonderful memories for our residents as many of them living in or around the area.

We visited The Royal Crescent is a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in the city of Bath. Built between 1767 and 1774. Notable residents Thomas Linley, Isaac Pitman, Richard Brinley Sheridan and many more. It has also been the location for film and television.

We were very excited when these Chocolate Hampers were delivered to Kings Court.  They had been kindly donated by Nationwide Building Society.

We have been overwhelmed by the continued our support from out community and we want to thank them all.

In these unusual times we took the decision to make our own Covid friendly Christmas Trees and we all love the result.

Brunel's Christmas Winter Market took place

There was a large selection of food for all to sample and of course traditional mulled wine and hot chocolate.

Gift tables were set up to enable each resident to pick a gift of their choice to keep for themselves or give to a loved one.

Staff, residents and families gave generously to our appeal for donations for the Salvation Army to help families less fortunate at Christmas. Our donations were delivered to The Keighley Branch and were very well received. With many thanks to everyone who took part.

Carols By Glowstick with Christmas treats was a big success at The Westbourne. When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney was a definite favourite to sing too alongside many traditional carols. Merry Christmas!