The Autumn season started on Tuesday 22nd September. The residents at Oaklands decided this would be a good day to dedicate to starting our Autumn projects. We decided to do some Autumnal pictures to hang on the walls around the home. We searched the internet for some autumn pictures and then printed them, cut them out and glued them to black card. The residents then designed their own pictures by adding fake autumn and glittery leaves.

Over the past few months, at Oaklands, we have concentrated on baking sweet treats but this week our residents decided that they would like to bake something savoury. Various recipes were considered and they all agreed on baking some sausage rolls. We decided what sort of pastry we should use and then what type of sausage meat to use.

Harpreet Kaur, receptionist at Allingham House was a recent winner in Maria Mallaband and Countrywide Care Home annual awards, as Hospitality Hero 2020. Through numerous votes, Harpreet was recognised as an asset to Allingham House, doing everything asked of her with a smile. Her dedication through the pandemic has meant that relatives.

Manorhey Care Home are presently upgrading their dementia unit, to ensure our residents have an enriched experience in their daily lives. The most recent area completed is a nursery. the residents have enjoyed doll therapy so much, but now have a room, complete with a carriage pram, Moses crib and clothes whilst they can sit and nurse the dolls. The ladies in particular love the area and caring for their therapy doll. The gentleman are eagerly awaiting the sports bar completion.

Active minds have great resources which specialise in activities for the Elderly and those with Dementia.

The activities team have loved sharing these aqua paints and the residents have been amazed by their achievement. They are a winner in Abingdon Court.

Continuing with our goal to make the home as colourful and vibrant as possible, today we painted windchimes! When the weather is nicer again they will finish their journey by moving to the garden, but for now they are making the dining room look lovely! 

Residents and staff have been busy creating some Halloween decorations for the home. The residents really enjoyed getting involved and creating different faces, there was lots of laughter. They have now been hung up around the home along with our other spooky decorations.  

At Allingham House we held a Roaring 1920’s party. We had a photoshoot where the residents could pose for a picture. The ladies enjoyed wearing headbands with feathers, black elbow gloves and feathers boas, whilst the gentleman were wearing hats. During the afternoon the chefs provided trays of sandwiches and fresh fruit that were served with teas, coffees, juices and fizzy drinks, whilst they were listening and dancing the Greatest Hits of 1920’s.

Here at Allingham House we have had a very busy week. The residents were baking on Thursday and they really enjoyed it. After the buns were cooked they iced the and added decorations. It was decided the most fun was eating them!

At Allingham House they have a nursery next door, Bright Horizons. The children from the nursery have responded to the cards that the residents sent to them telling them how much they miss their visits. They used to visit us once a month, but as you know the visits have been cancelled until further notice, although we are keeping in contact by arranging a Skype call so residents and children could see each other again.