One of our residents was keen to have a go at playing category snap. There are four categories and you need to match them to win. There are several other games you can use these cards for, for example name the pictures. This helps promote memories from the past and gives everyone a talking point about there lives and of course they really enjoy it. 

One of our lady's enjoys using felt tips to colour pictures so we sat and did some colouring, she carefully studies her picture before starting and then creates beautiful artwork. This really gives her a lift and she is very proud of her achievement as are we. 

Congratulation to our very own Kumar, who was been Awarded Administrator of the Year at this years Maria Mallaband & Countrywide Care Awards 2020

Kumar has been making sure that the office runs smoothly at Eltandia Hall since 2014 and is a valued team player. During his time at the home he has built excellent working relationships with management, staff, residents, relatives and local health care providers in the area.

“Ahoy, me hearties!” was the sound heard across Ashmead Care Centre as we celebrated our very first Pirates Day.  Staff members, people living in the home and visitors joined in the theme by dressing up in eye patches, bandanas, captain’s hats and there were a few toy parrots to be spotted as well.

Here at Willowdene Care Home we were delighted we had been nominated for Care Home of the Year,  Aleksandra Rymut in the kitchen was nominated by you all for Master Chef, Ruth Pearson for Housekeeping Highflyer and Nicola Robson for Hospitality Hero.  We had a lovely buffet which the nominees and residents enjoyed whilst watching the awards on the screen.

Nestled in a sleepy, yet oh so beautiful village in the Cheshire countryside, is Birch Heath Lodge, Christleton. We don’t let a pandemic stop us having fun so, every few weeks, we have an afternoon party. This is time for the residents and staff to relax and enjoy each other’s company and sing our hearts out.  There is always lots of laughter, clapping and swinging our pants. 

Gladys celebrated her 100th birthday with us at Manorhey. The staff decorated her room with balloons, all in matching colours and we had a cake made and for her which was shared out with all residents, at the afternoon tea we held on the floor Gladys lives. 

On Wednesday 12 August, Amber Court had an Hawaiian Theme Day.  Residents and staff dressed in grass skirts, leis and bright colours.  Hawaiian music was playing and everyone enjoyed an Hawaiian style buffet.  Marianne, Activities Coordinator taught staff how to dance to the Huki Lau and Pearly Shells which are traditional Hawaiian dances, learned during her time working onboard cruise ships and Staff Nurse Patience taught us an island dance.  Residents also enjoyed watching staff members Kath, Alice and Callum expertly do the hoola hoop.

Residents and staff at Parksprings Care Home have created over 100 'High Tea' gift boxes, filled with goodies for our local heroes. The residents coloured in rainbows to decorate each box and the Rosie, Activity Coordinator and Michelle, Deputy Manager, delivered them to the local hospitals, police and fire stations. They were thrilled that they had been thought of and thoroughly enjoyed the treats.

Abbey View's Maintenance man has created a wonderful outside visitors room. It is very simple but it is a lovely area for visitors to meet, in the good weather. They just have to add some flower pots and a book where people can right some messages.