Local children took the time to create artwork and send letters to cheer up everyone at Heeley Bank during lockdown. The residents really liked the colourful pictures and the kind words.

"We as a family think we should put pen to paper to praise the staff at Heritage Care Centre in Tooting. Bec, Desiree, Sylvana, Aminata and Melinda need a particular mention. It is one thing to drop in the occasional box of chocolates or biscuits but we feel that the difference they are making, especially during these most testing of times, deserves to be recognised fully. 

It was our manager Kier's birthday and the residents and staff team at Buckingham presented him with a t shirt to the "Best Home Manager Through COVID 2020".  

Its only our view of course, but we all agreed that Kier's influence, support and guidance has made this whole experience so much more positive. Thank you Kier

Pauline moved into Monread Lodge in April for some respite as she had not been coping so well on her own. She still wanted to eventually try and go home as much as she loved being at Monread. Pauline decided to try and go home in June but she realised that she needed the tender loving care that she had received back at Monread Lodge and 6 hours later, she was back with us. One thing she missed was her sewing so we collected many items from her house to enable her to do this.

It was world chocolate day and we indulged in over twenty different varieties of chocolate tasting, served with a mixture of herbal teas. Residents loved the social afternoon and the theme linked songs and some requests along the way. A great afternoon for all at Cavendish Court. 

Last week was the start of our "Around the World", month. This weeks theme was North American countries.



We started the week with all North-American karaoke.



On Tuesday we had a Mexican meal of fajitas and chilli con carne at dinner time. After, in the afternoon we had a pinata where everyone had the chance to break the sombrero. 

Children from Ilkley Grammar sent our residents at Troutbeck Care Home hand made cards, we were delighted to read them and it gave us all such a lovely boost to be in contact with the outside world. The cards had all been intricately decorated with hand picked flowers and pictures of rainbows that are so relevant at this time. It has been important to know that we have been in the thoughts of others.

Troutbeck Care Home celebrated Canada day on the 1st July this year with (Beaver Tale) pancakes and maple syrup. Residents too part in a quiz on Canada and spoke about what they knew about the climate and some interesting facts.



Some of our residents have visited the country and were able to talk about the experience of being there.  

We have been entertained on a weekly basis by various musicians whom have very kindly volunteered their time to play for care homes in our area. Here are the pics of Steph and Peter Steph is a retired GP who has worked at Troutbeck in the past.



She was delighted to return as a guest and we were equally delighted with the performance. Music is always a great source of entertainment for our residents, it has brought so much joy especially as we have been unable to have families visiting.

Always a welcome mid afternoon snack at Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley and this week we had cheese and wine with a Quiz and music. This is a keen favourite.