Our residents have been busy painting rainbows.

This was to join in with the nation’s rainbow-themed initiative, which has seen hundreds of homes across the UK displaying rainbow paintings, drawings and collages in their windows to show ‘togetherness‘ at this difficult time. They provide a lovely focus for children to spot on their local walks.

We put our rainbows with pride on the windows of our home so everyone can see them. We hope it will bring a smile to peoples’ faces and brighten up their day. Residents really enjoyed themselves on this day.

Residents and staff celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 8th of May.

Activities took place throughout the day, including reminiscing, singing 1940's wartime songs and of course, flag waving. Staff and residents baked cakes which were served with the lovely afternoon tea. Residents watched Winston Churchill's speech, and then in the evening watched the Queen on the television. Residents really enjoyed the day full of reminiscing, singing and the lovely food.

This month residents at The Moors have been enjoying the sunshine outside and making the most of the good weather.

The local carpenter made special raised planters for the home and flowers and plants were donated by the community. Residents enjoyed planting all the lovely plants having lots of fun and laughter in the sun with a ice cream or two. 

The residences have been fighting fit at the Moors , with a music and movement classes, one to one and small groups they have enjoyed taking part in all the actions and fun and joy of the music and singing using pom poms ,scarfs  and bean bags and musical instruments enjoyment had by all the residents and staff.

Weekly fun at Bowerfield Court including gardening and outdoor entertainment

Residents planted herbs and they have been growing fast! Diane makes sure they are watered daily and we will be giving them to the kitchen soon to use in a meal.



We made a garden arch to go out in the back garden. Under the arch is our vegetable garden with lettuce, radishes, peppers, broccoli and butternut squash.

Our resident at Bowerfield Court enjoying an outside social distancing visit from his mum. They had a lovely afternoon and it was so nice for them to catch up and see each other. 

We celebrated the Queen's birthday at Clarendon Court with lots of singing and flag waving. We had a fabulous afternoon. 

We have just received this beautiful Keelham Farm Fruit Hamper from Julie Wilcocks ( our Hairdresser). It looks scrumptious.

The 1st Stapeley and 2nd Shavington Brownies suggested writing letters and drawings to cheer up our residents during our lockdown, the girls aged seven to eleven certainly brought lots of smiles.A big thank you to them and Madeleine (Brown Owl).

We have had a variety of entertainers coming to visit us here at Troutbeck, they have been adhering to social distancing and playing to our residents from a safe distance outside the home.



It has been a welcome boost for our residents and lifted everyone spirits including the staff.



We will continue with booking volunteers and now some of our regular entertainers as the summer months mean that we can watch from a safe distance.



The benefits of music have been greatly appreciated by everyone.